Economic Growth in Africa

On the margins of the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Forum, the Center for International Development (CID) will host a roundtable discussion with select Finance Ministers and leaders from Africa. The event will reflect on the recent World Bank/International Monetary Fund spring meeting in Washington, DC and how these outcomes could affect prospects for economic growth, social support for the poor, and managing debt in Africa. This event will be in-person only and off-record.  

​Participation expected from: Hon. Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, the Gambia.Hon. Saada Salum, Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Zanzibar. Hon. Ernesto Max Tonela, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mozambique. Hon. Retselisistsoe Matlanyane, Minister of Finance, Lesotho.Moderated by Professor Ricardo Hausmann, Director of Harvard's Growth Lab, CID Faculty Affiliate, with introductory remarks by Fatema Sumar, Executive Director of CID.--​

Registration is required to attend this event. All attendees​ are also required to check-in using the QR codes at the event. Only open to members of the Harvard Community.