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webinar · Apr 10, 2026

Africa's Growth — Why It's Not Reducing Poverty Effectively

By World Data Lab Impact

Africa's GDP growth outpaces global averages, yet poverty reduction lags. Explore the critical growth-poverty elasticity gap and why Africa's economic expansion isn't translating into widespread household income gains. Discover the challenges of inclusive growth on the continent.

Africa's GDP growth outpaces global averages, yet poverty reduction lags. Explore the critical growth-poverty elasticity gap and why Africa's economic expansion isn't translating into widespread household income gains. Discover the challenges of inclusive growth on the continent.

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