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Socioeconomic profile West Africa 2023
Abstract
West Africa faces significant socioeconomic challenges due to global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and the Russia-Ukraine war, which have disrupted food, fertilizer, and energy supplies. Economic growth has slowed amid rising prices, while climate change, insecurity, governance issues, and high fertility rates further hinder development. The subregion has experienced multiple coups since 2020, exacerbating instability and disrupting education, health, and investment. This ECA report assesses West Africa’s 2023 socioeconomic conditions and 2024 outlook, analyzing GDP, inflation, poverty, and access to services. It concludes with policy recommendations to address structural and emerging challenges.
Citation
“United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa; United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa (2024). Socioeconomic profile West Africa 2023. Addis Ababa:. © UN. ECA,. https://hdl.handle.net/10855/50574”Collections
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