What’s driving Africa’s growth
Africa's economic growth is driven by more than just a commodity boom, with significant contributions from diverse sectors and promising long-term prospects.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | McKinsey & Company |
| Authors: | Arend Van Wamelen, Charles Roxburgh, Susan Lund, Acha Leke |
| Geographic focus: | Africa |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing GDP growth, commodity prices, government policies, foreign investment trends, and demographic changes to understand the drivers of Africa's economic growth.
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Key Insights
Africa's GDP growth from 2000 to 2008 was driven by a combination of high commodity prices and structural changes within the continent. Despite challenges like poverty and disease, Africa's economy is now comparable to Brazil's or Russia's. The growth is sustained by government reforms, improved macroeconomic conditions, and increased foreign investment. The continent's future growth is expected to benefit from global demand for commodities, a growing labor force, urbanization, and a rising middle-class consumer base. Diversification of economies and increased exports are key to individual countries' growth paths.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | English publication language | africa | commodity prices | economic | economic diversification | export growth | foreign investment | gdp growth | government reforms | growth | investment | labor force | macroeconomic conditions | middle-class consumers | urbanization