01899cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF016990 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 20.00 USD 9781513595979 2071-3207 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Regional Economic Outlook, October 2016, Sub-Saharan Africa. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2016. 1 online resource (140 pages) Regional Economic Outlook <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa this year is set to drop to its lowest level in more than 20 years, reflecting the adverse external environment, and a lackluster policy response in many countries. However, the aggregate picture is one of multispeed growth: while most of non-resource-intensive countries-half of the countries in the region-continue to perform well, as they benefit from lower oil prices, an improved business environment, and continued strong infrastructure investment, most commodity exporters are under severe economic strains. This is particularly the case for oil exporters whose near-term prospects have worsened significantly in recent months. Sub-Saharan Africa remains a region of immense economic potential, but policy adjustment in the hardest-hit countries needs to be enacted promptly to allow for a growth rebound. Mode of access: Internet Regional Economic Outlook Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/books/086/23581-9781513595979-en/23581-9781513595979-en-book.xml IMF e-Library