Growth and Sustainable Development in Developing Countries

Care for the environment, for the health and education of populations are not merely options for the rich world, but are imperatives for developing countries if they are to maintain the momentum of economic growth.

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African Economic Outlook 2004/2005

18-May-2005

This annual report  reviews the recent economic situation and the short-term evolutions of African countries. It includes an overview of the continent, 29 country notes, a statistical annex and a focus on small and medium enterprises issues in Africa.

African Economic Performance in 2004: A Promise of Things to Come?

13-May-2005

Against a backdrop of sustained global growth and high commodity prices, Africa has experienced its best economic performance in many years. While recent economic performance is not merely driven by favourable external factors, African economies still lack proper “shock-absorbers” to withstand internal and external shocks alike. They remain strongly vulnerable. In this context, creating the conditions for the development of indigenous drivers of economic activity is a top priority.

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African Economic Outlook

30 country studies, statistical annex and focus on transport infrastructure.

AEO 2005/2006