IMF Africa Regional Economic Outlook
Tue, 24 January, 2017
9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
9:00am to 12:00pm
Elliott School of International Affairs
Lindner Commons, 6th floor
1957 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Africa continues to experience great opportunities for growth while also facing several great challenges. Sustained economic growth, income inequality, gender disparities, and competitiveness in the global trade arena are all issues with the potential to make or break the continent’s development as a region. The African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) publishes the Regional Economic Outlook (REO): Sub-Saharan Africa report twice a year. Review the latest report here.
Panel I: Multispeed Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
- IMF Presenter: Jesus Gonzalez-Garcia
- Discussants: Temesgen Deressa and Marcus King
Panel II: Exchange Rate Regimes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences and Lessons
- IMF Presenter: Haris Tsangarides
- Discussants: Ajay Chhibber, Steve Suranovic, and Kingsley Moghalu
Panel III: Enhancing Resilience to Natural Disasters in Sub-Saharan Africa
- IMF Presenter: Vimal Thakoor
- Discussants: Remi Jedwab, Stephen C. Smith, and Temesgen Deressa