In Africa, like elsewhere, citizens pay taxes and expect in return, a range of services that the market alone cannot provide, whether it is basic education and health, safety and justice, or water, roads, and electricity. A well-performing public sector is essential for economies to grow and people to thrive. While some countries have improved the effectiveness of their service delivery, Sub-Saharan Africa lags behind other regions on key governance indicators, including government accountability and political stability.
The 31st edition of Africa’s Pulse provided an overview of economic trends in the region and focused on improvements in governance to better serve people at a time of mounting distrust.
Watch a quick-paced conversation on this burning topic moderated by Nozipho Tshabalala, with Andrew Dabalen, Africa Region Chief Economist at the World Bank, Joseph Asunka, CEO of Afrobarometer, and Naledi Madala, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Finance of Botswana.
