September 23, 2021/CSL Research Based on media reports, yesterday, the Senate approved the 2022 – 2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF – FSP). The decision followed the adoption of the recommendations of a joint committee of the National Assembly led by Senator Olamilekan Salami. The committees, […]
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Ghana Q2-21: GDP Grows albeit below Pre-Pandemic Level; Outlook Revised
September 23, 2021/Cordros Report The recently released Q2-21 GDP report by the Ghanaian Statistical Service (GSS) showed that Ghana’s economy grew by 3.85% y/y in Q2-21 compared with 3.13% y/y growth recorded in Q1-21. The growth was driven by the Agriculture (+5.55% y/y vs Q1-21: +4.34% y/y) and Services (+10.97% […]
Equatorial Guinea Tackles Twin Tragedies with the Help of IMF Emergency Assistance
The waterfront in Bata, Equatorial Guinea is pictured. An accidental explosion rocked the city in March, adding to the country’s needs during the pandemic. (photo: alarico by Getty Images) IMF COUNTRY FOCUS September 20, 2021/IMF The pandemic continues to batter Equatorial Guinea like most countries in the region. To add […]
