(Chatham House) The IMF’s economic outlook for Africa in 2026 points to an average GDP growth rate of 4.3 per cent – making it the fastest-growing region globally. In practice, however, per capita growth is far lower and various factors like persistent debt issues and a decline in official development assistance jeopardise this positive outlook. In this episode, guests Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi and Admassu Tadesse explore strategies to ensure sustained economic growth matching the promising outlook for the continent. They discuss untapped policy actions to spur economic transformation as well as the role of regional financial institutions to meet the needs of African countries shaping their development agendas.
Africa Aware: Financing Africa’s development | Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank
