African Center for Strategic Research and Public Policy
Why Africa’s Debt Debate Needs a Growth Strategy
Fiscal adjustment without productive transformation cannot solve the underlying problem.
Executive Summary
The debt debate often focuses on borrowing levels while giving too little attention to growth composition, productivity and domestic revenue capacity. A durable solution requires structural transformation.
The debt debate often focuses on borrowing levels while giving too little attention to growth composition, productivity and domestic revenue capacity. A durable solution requires structural transformation.
Why It Matters
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Key Strategic Considerations
- Institutional capacity and implementation remain decisive.
- Regional spillovers can be as important as domestic policy choices.
- Financing, infrastructure and political incentives shape long-term outcomes.
What to Watch Next
Future developments should be assessed through the interaction of policy implementation, regional coordination, domestic political economy and the changing international environment.
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