South Africa
- Economic growth is slowing marginally in 2012 because of the global economic weakness and domestic constraints but should pick up in 2013.
- The business climate is conducive for the private sector, but poverty and inequality remain particularly high.
- South Africa favours demand-side measures to resolve youth unemployment, by job creation and employment incentives.
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Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-ZA-KD0-001 |
Development of Sa OSBP Strategy Categories: Economic & Financial Governance |
ApprovedAPVD |
| P-ZA-EAZ-002 |
Integrated Water Harvesting Project Categories: Water Supply & Sanitation |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
Southern Africa Resource Center (SARC)
African Development Bank Group
339 Witch-Hazel Avenue
Highveld Ext. 78
Centurion
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 003 6900
Contact :
Mr Ebrima Faal, Regional Director
Did you know
South Africa produces almost half the entire continent’s electricity output
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Pretoria |
| Area: | 1,221,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2012: | 50.7 Million |
| Urban Population 2012: | 62.67% |
| Female Population 2012: | 50.42% |
| GDP: | US$ 369.6 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2012: | US$ 6,960 |
| Inflation Rate: | 5.60% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 20.64% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 121 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.629 |
| Membership Date: | 13/12/1995 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2012): | UA 3.8 Billion |
