Tag Archives: Economic indicators

IMF Warns South Africa economy risks stagnation(EN)

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s growth is set to decelerate sharply this year due to power cuts and the economy risks stagnation, the International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday. The near-term growth outlook for Africa’s most industrialised economy has deteriorated, an IMF team said after a visit to the country. “South Africa’s economic and social challenges are […]
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The global gender gap index 2020 (WEF)

Now in its 14th year, the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 benchmarks 153 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival and Political Empowerment. In addition, this year’s report examines gender gap prospects in the professions of the future. The report presents a decidedly […]
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Doing business in Africa 2020 (World Bank)

The Doing Business 2020 study shows that developing economies are catching up with developed economies in ease of doing business.  Main findings for Doing Business 2020: Doing Business captures  294 regulatory reforms implemented between May 2018 and May 2019. Worldwide, 115 economies made it easier to do business. The economies with the most notable improvement in Doing Business […]
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