Survey of socio-economic conditions of Member States of Eastern and Southern Africa subregion : 1994-1995

Abstract

The present Survey of Socio-Economic Conditions for the countries of Eastern and Southern African sub region covers the period 1994-1995 with projections for 1996-1997. The survey undertakes an overview of the world economic trends and their impact on the economies of the sub region. Secondly, the survey attempts to evaluate the performance of the major economic sectors including the services and social sectors. An attempt will be made to analyze the economic prospects for the 1996-1997 period. It should however be noted that such projections will be subject to a wide margin of error due to the uncertainty of the future economic trends, which will be influenced by a number of unknowns and by the economic behavior of the member States in exercising the discipline necessary in carrying out economic and political reforms. The assessment on the implementation of programmes by the member States will also be attempted.