For the past decade, Africa has had strong growth. A new economic momentum has been created. The continent weathered the financial crisis and has bounced back. But headline economic growth is not enough. Deliberate policies to reduce inequalities and promote inclusion are now needed more than ever before. It is time to focus on what people want: decent work, a living wage, access to basic service, more democracy and accountable governments. Africa and its people aim to be a pole of growth in the decades ahead. Read more
Global Economic Crisis and Rising Protectionism
Jun 21st 2012
The slowdown in the euro zone economy in 2011 is expected to deepen in 2012, with recent evidence indicating that the debt ridden single currency bloc is in a «mild recession”. Historical evidence shows that recessions tend to bring about protectionist policy measures as a means to cushion against the impact of external shocks.
Rising Currency Volatility in Africa
Dec 13th 2011
Since the beginning of 2011, currency depreciation has occurred in South Africa, and the Rand monetary area, comprising Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, and also in Botswana (Figure 1). Mozambique is the exception where, in fact, the currency has appreciated by about 20 per cent to date.
Mthuli Ncube
Professor Mthuli Ncube is the Chief Economist and Vice President of the African Development Bank, and holds a PhD in Mathematical Finance from Cambridge University, UK, on “Pricing Options under Stochastic Volatility”.
