The International Monetary Fund Africa Department said while the economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is gradually improving, implementing reforms is increasingly difficult because of challenges faced.
In its latest Regional Economic Outlook for the region published on Friday, it said high rates of poverty, lack of opportunities and jobs, and weak governance all need to be addressed through policy if development is to be achieved.
Average growth this year will remain subdued at 3.6 per cent but will improve modestly in 2025 to 4.2 per cent. However, inflation remains in double digits in nearly one-third of countries.
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