🌍️ Sub-Saharan Africa is set to grow 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027, mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down and currencies stabilize. However, countries rich in resources and those facing fragility, conflict, and violence are growing more slowly than the rest of the region.⁠ ⁠ ⏭️ Escaping the cycle of poor growth outcomes and political dissatisfaction will require that governments prioritize the delivery of practical solutions for their citizens. This implies focusing on areas where governments directly affect people’s lives—providing quality public services and fairly-regulated market competition. ⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 Watch Andrew Dabalen, World Bank Chief Economist for the Africa Region, for more insights from the 31st edition of Africa’s Pulse and download the report: worldbank.org/africa-pulse [LINK IN BIO]⁠ ⁠ #africa #subsaharanafrica #economicoutlook #economicgrowth #economicforecast #economictrends #macroeconomics #priv...