Selected country experiences from Africa

High, sustained, and employment-generating growth rates, combined with equitable income distribution, are necessary for growth to lead to significant poverty reduction. To achieve high rates of growth, there has to be better understanding of how growth occurs and what are the success factors in the countries that have recorded significant growth levels and poverty reduction in the last few decades. Analysis in the 2010 ERA has so far focused on Africa as a whole.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Partnerships for the Goals