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(1/4) Newcastle Univ. invites applications for the Peter and Norah Lomas Scholarship in Economics. The Scholarship is made possible by a gift from Peter Lomas (Newcastle class of 1949). The Scholarship holder must be undertaking a PhD in either economics or economic history.

Excited to join the team behind "Africa Perspectives," a virtual panel series by the IMF's African Department. Stay tuned for exciting episodes! linkedin.com/posts/hanyabde…

📣 Tomorrow at 8:45 AM ET, the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa report, which I contributed to, will be launched by the IMF's African Department director. 🌍 Tune in for valuable insights, analysis, and forecasts on the region's economic…lnkd.in/dqeufPzH

📣 WATCH NOW: The Big Funding Squeeze! The IMF latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa report. 🌍 Link to the press conference: lnkd.in/dUYT26nN lnkd.in/dWHN5EHz

Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a funding squeeze. The IMF's African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie describes the outlook confronting the region’s economy.

Our latest Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa draws attention to the big funding squeeze many countries are facing--reflecting curtailed capital market access, much reduced concessional flows, and declining investment from partners... #IMFAfrica 1/n

We’re in Rabat with the director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia department, Jihad Azour, to discuss our economic outlook for 🇲🇦 and the Middle East and North Africa Policy Center for the New South. 📄 On the agenda: fighting inflation and building resilience IMF.org/MENA

Africa could benefit hugely from greater trade integration, says Kristalina Georgieva. Speaking at a panel in Kenya, the IMF Chief said removing trade & non-trade barriers would grow intra-continental trade by 53% as well as creating much-needed jobs for Africa. bit.ly/3nvxQ4R

🌍 Exciting news! 🌍 Get ready for a captivating episode of Africa Perspectives, where we delve into Africa's development. Our esteemed guest unveils groundbreaking strategies, visionary policy frameworks, and life-changing initiatives that empower nat…lnkd.in/eDxwaf9W

Join Nobel prize winner Prof. Michael Kremer and the IMF’s Abebe Aemro Selassie for a conversation about how African policymakers can address global challenges like pandemics & climate change, and structural problems in health, education & agriculture. #IMFAfricaPerspectives

It is an honor to be part of the team organizing the upcoming episode of "Africa Perspective," which will host Professor Michael Kremer, a distinguished Nobel Laureate. Professor Kremer will share his invaluable insights and reflections on fostering inc…lnkd.in/efj7Qk_p

🔵 I had the privilege of delivering an insightful presentation at the AERC 58th Biannual Plenary Session on IMF's April 2023 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa - a report aptly titled "The Big Funding Squeeze". This report underscores the…lnkd.in/eyHngYDz

🌍🎉 Had an amazing time at the #AfricaDay celebrations. It was a vibrant display of the continent's rich cultures and unity! 🌍🎉 #AfricaDay2023 #Unity #Culture #SustainableDevelopment lnkd.in/eQ2U8Z88

🌍IMF's regional economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa highlights the effects of geoeconomic fragmentation on the region.   🌍 Sub-Saharan Africa has broadened its economic connections and increased trade openness in the past decades, especially with C…lnkd.in/eTfRpjrF

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Why is it important the international community act now to resolve Africa’s financing squeeze? 🎧 Listen in on Abebe Aemro Selassie’s interview with BBC World Business Report to find out. BBC Business bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

Conflict and external shocks are amplifying obstacles to economic development in the Sahel and Central African Republic. The IMF's Abebe Aemro Selassie and Vitaliy Kramarenko discuss these challenges in this Country Focus article. bit.ly/3sHGkIw

Improving people’s relationships with their governments and ensuring access to services can help foster greater peace and social cohesion in sub-Saharan Africa. See our blog for more. bit.ly/3vSTwvG

📆 SAVE THE DATE and join us on Tuesday, February 6 at 1:00 PM UTC (8:00 AM ET) for the next Africa Perspectives episode “Shaping Africa’s Future” with Abebe Aemro Selassie and @MasoodCGD. More here: imf.org/AfricaPerspect…