Publication

2006-09-30 - International Monetary Fund

Language

English

Word Count

12,500 words, Guess

Page Count

50 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads5951752

Classifications

  • LCCHG187.5.A357 G85 2006

Description

Financial sectors in low-income sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are among the world's least developed. In fact, assets in most low-income African countries are smaller than those held by a single medium-sized bank in an industrial country. The absence of deep, efficient financial markets seriously challenges policy making, hinders poverty alleviation, and constrains growth. This book argues that building efficient and sound financial sectors in SSA countries will improve Africa's economic prospects. Based on a review of the key features of financial systems, it discusses the main obstacles and challenges that financial structures pose for SSA economies and recommends steps that could address major shortcomings in implementing the reform agenda.

Subjects

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  • Sub-saharan AfricaPaperbackInternational Monetary Fund2006-09-30

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