Will 2025 be the year Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy finds its rhythm—or slide further off-beat under debt, drought, and distrust? In this Deep Dive, we unpack the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse—Spring 2025, a candid look at the region’s near-term outlook and the governance fixes that could turn fragile momentum into inclusive prosperity.
Listen in as we:
Decode the growth map—why nimble mid-sized economies are outpacing giants like Nigeria, South Africa, and Angola, and what that means for the continent’s headline numbers.
Confront the triple threat of conflict, climate shocks, and food-price spikes that keep millions at risk of hunger and stall recovery.
Dissect the debt dilemma—who owes what, how rising rates squeeze budgets, and where innovative restructuring or domestic-revenue boosts could offer breathing room.
Re-examine the “fiscal contract.” From fairer tax systems to transparent public spending, discover how stronger governance can rebuild trust between states and citizens.
Spotlight the private-sector playbook. Hear how clear, competition-friendly rules—and less red tape—can draw investment into energy, logistics, and digital services.
Chart a path forward with actionable levers: carbon-risk budgeting, regional trade corridors, climate-smart agriculture, and bold just-transition financing.
Whether you’re a policymaker, investor, or global-development watcher, this episode delivers the data, the voices, and the straight talk you need to understand—and shape—Africa’s economic future.