Friday, January 22, 2010

All About Goals as Africa Shows Signs of Recovery


* African exports growing again as world commodities rally from 2008 lows
* Government stimulus measures are helping to sustain output
* External finance set to support region’s recovery in 2010


World attention will fall on South Africa as it hosts the soccer World Cup later this year, but a successful tournament won’t be the only goal in the sights of African countries.

After the battering that their economies received from world developments last year, countries in sub-Saharan Africa will be aiming at speedy economic recovery in 2010, and at resumed progress toward the Millennium Development Goals. Here, at least, prospects are brightening.

See full Press Release.