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Abebe Aemro Selassie
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Abebe Aemro Selassie
@aselassie
Former Director, African Department @IMFNews #InCoffeeVeritas
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    Dan Katz
    @DanKatzIMF
    Jul 2
    AI has reignited an old fear—that technology will eliminate work. In a new F&D piece, I argue that the outcomes will depend more on the policies that govern the adjustment than on AI as a technology (thread)
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    Artificial Intelligence and the Economics of Adjustment
    Today’s AI policies will shape tomorrow’s job market
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    Abebe Aemro Selassie
    @aselassie
    Jun 27
    Reading… @arvindsubraman #asixthofhumanity
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    Abebe Aemro Selassie
    @aselassie
    May 19
    Gunners!
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    IMF Africa
    @IMFAfrica
    Apr 30
    In a new @FT op‑ed, the IMF’s @aselassie reflects on his decades of working with countries, the lessons learned from those countries “living on the edge”—not in outright crisis but vulnerable to shocks—and why he remains optimistic for Africa’s future.
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    Lessons for countries on the edge
    Africa’s demographics are favourable, but leaders must prepare for future shocks
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    Abebe Aemro Selassie
    @aselassie
    Apr 29
    As I prepare to hang up my boots as director of the IMF’s African Department, I can’t help but reflect… and a set of abiding lessons recurs… I remain optimistic about the regions prospects. Indeed, this will be the African Century. But only…
    Lessons for countries on the edge
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    IMF Africa
    @IMFAfrica
    Apr 28
    A África entrou em 2026 registando o seu maior crescimento da última década. No nosso último blogue, @aselassie explica como o aumento dos preços das matérias-primas e o endurecimento das condições financeiras representam agora novos riscos. imf.org/pt/blogs/artic…
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    IMF Africa
    @IMFAfrica
    Apr 28
    For Burkina Faso, domestic revenue mobilization is not a technical exercise. It is a matter of sovereignty. Finance Minister Aboubacar Nacanabo explains why. Watch the event here: meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring…
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    FMIactualites
    @FMIactualites
    Apr 27
    L’AfSS est face à des risques accrus alors que les progrès en matière de croissance se concrétisent. Après avoir connu la plus forte croissance en 10 ans, de nouveaux chocs mondiaux liés à la guerre au M.-O. pèsent sur les perspectives. Lisez @aselassie: imf.org/fr/blogs/artic…
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    IMF
    @IMFNews
    Apr 23
    IMF's @aselassie explains how the conflict in the Middle East is impacting sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth. imf.org/en/publication…
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    Abebe Aemro Selassie
    @aselassie
    Apr 23
    Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies entered 2026 with significant momentum. The region had notched its fastest growth rate in 10 years—4.5 percent in 2025—buoyed by reduced macroeconomic imbalances, rising investment levels, and improving market sentiment…. 1/5
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    IMF Africa
    @IMFAfrica
    Apr 23
    Africa faces mounting risks just as growth gains take hold. After the fastest growth in a decade, new global shocks amid the war in the Middle East, are weighing on the outlook. Read @aselassie’s latest blog for more: imf.org/en/blogs/artic…
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    Abebe Aemro Selassie
    @aselassie
    Apr 23
    Replying to @aselassie
    Sub-Saharan Africa achieved this consolidation while simultaneously sustaining reasonably decent growth and lowering inflation, and notwithstanding headwinds from elevated global uncertainty and much reduced concessional financing. 4/5
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    Abebe Aemro Selassie
    @aselassie
    Apr 23
    To weather the latest shock, countries should ensure that any near-term supportive measures are time-bound and targeted at the most vulnerable, and maintain the focus on medium-term development objectives… 5/5
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    IMF
    @IMFNews
    Apr 20
    After its fastest growth in a decade in 2025, sub-Saharan Africa faces a new test. The war in the Middle East is pushing up commodity and shipping costs, and growth is expected to slow to 4.3% in 2026. IMF's @aselassie explains: imf.org/en/publication…
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    ECA
    @ECA_OFFICIAL
    Apr 18
    @ECA_OFFICIAL is grateful for the leadership of @IMFAfrica Director @aselassie as he concludes his tenure. Our exchange reaffirmed the need for stronger partnerships & collaboration to advance DRM & digitalization in fiscal management.
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    Boason Omofaye
    @BBoason
    Apr 16
    The @IMFNews latest on #Africa is quite instructive - kudos to countries like #Nigeria pushing on hard macro & currency reforms, but broadly speaking the #IranWar, rising sovereign debt, inflation and other emerging risks pose challenges... @aselassie @WorldBankGroup @KGeorgieva
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    Frontier Africa Reports
    @FrontierAFR
    Apr 16
    April 16: IMF Releases SSA Latest Economic Outlook Report, Kenya Launches New Tourists Digital Payment App The International Monetary Fund has released its latest outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, noting that the region remains resilient but faces growing pressure from global
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