Driven by a combination of higher commodity prices, the relaxing of lockdowns and a recovery in global trade, Africa has had some success in overcoming the recession provoked by the coronavirus pandemic and returned to growth in 2021.
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Economic update | Africa: Year in Review 2021
8 Dec 2021
While Morocco was severely impacted by the pandemic, it is projected to return to positive growth in the near term.
Economic zones in Africa have had a significant impact on trade volumes across the continent, as well as on job creation and foreign direct investment inflows.
Yacine Oualid, minister of the knowledge economy and start-ups for Algeria, answered questions from Oxford Business Group (OBG) in a video interview.
A major driver of global trade, China’s economy has recently experienced a slowing of growth, giving rise to concerns about possible negative impacts on emerging markets.
Economic update | Which private players are investing in West Africa’s textiles industry?
30 Sep 2021
As governments across West Africa prioritise their textile industries to drive post-pandemic recovery, a number of private sector initiatives are supporting the segment’s growth.