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Title: Development and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa

Citation Type: Working Paper

Publication Year: 2017

ISBN: 9789292563950

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DOI: 10.35188/UNU-WIDER/2017/395-0

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Abstract: This paper puts sub-Saharan Africa’s economic development into perspective. While much did not go as hoped for at independence, much of the region has been on a more promising development trajectory since the mid-1990s, as we illustrate using growth, poverty, and human development indicators. We identify key weaknesses, including lack of structural transformation and the slow rate of employment growth. We refer to global shocks that have played a critical role in sub-Saharan Africa’s economic performance alongside domestic events, policies, and governance. Finally, we discuss a set of critical challenges requiring effective management for subSaharan Africa to realize its considerable development potential.

Url: https://doi.org/10.35188/UNU-WIDER/2017/395-0

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Authors: Addison, Tony; Pikkarainen, Ville; Rönkkö, Risto; Tarp, Finn

Series Title: WIDER Working Paper

Publication Number: 169/2017

Institution: UNU-WIDER

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Data Collections: IPUMS Global Health - DHS

Topics: Health, Poverty and Welfare

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