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Depth in Africa’s Transformation

International Finance DeskMarch 27, 2014

by International Finance DeskMarch 27, 2014

By Homi Kharas 27th March 2014 Africa is growing fast but transforming slowly. This is the message of the 2014 African Transformation Report, launched last week by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET). The report addresses a worry on the minds of many: in spite of impressive growth, the structure of most sub-Saharan African economies...

Growth in Greece? A Logistical Possibility

International Finance DeskNovember 20, 2013

by International Finance DeskNovember 20, 2013

BY DARIA TAGLIONI. 20th November 2013 More than 95 percent of goods traded between Europe and Asia are transported via deep sea. All of this happens through two primary routes– some serious traffic. But it’s far from stop-and-go. In fact, most doesn’t stop at all. Large container ships leave ports in Asia and proceed directly...

Rich Countries, Poor People: Will Africa’s commodity boom benefit the poor?

International Finance DeskNovember 20, 2013

by International Finance DeskNovember 20, 2013

BY ANAND RAJARAM. 20th November 2013 Travelling across Africa these days you are likely to run into increasing numbers of mining, oil, and gas industry personnel engaged in exploration, drilling, and extraction across the continent. Although commodity prices are moderating, the discoveries being made in Africa offer the real prospect of significant revenue to many cash-poor,...