Herald Reporter
THE African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is set to launch the Country Focus Reports (CFRs) across 13 Southern African countries from tomorrow, with the Zimbabwe launch scheduled for July 2 in Harare.
In a statement yesterday, the AfDB said the annual reports reflect the theme and analysis of the bank鈥檚 flagship African Economic Outlook (AEO) at the country level, delivering critical economic analysis and policy options tailored to each of Africa鈥檚 54 nations.
The Theme of the AEO 2025 is: 鈥淢aking Africa鈥檚 Capital Work Better for Africa鈥檚 Development鈥.
The Country Focus Reports provide insights that contextualise continental economic trends within national frameworks, integrating country-specific priorities, challenges, and policy perspectives.
In the context of 2025, marked by geopolitical tensions, post-crisis resilience and climate urgency, these launches mark a strategic step to strengthen the Bank鈥檚 role in supporting Africa鈥檚 economic growth and dialogue with decision-makers.
The Southern Africa launch series aims to maximise access to and the impact of these knowledge products by engaging directly with government officials, business leaders and development stakeholders at the national level.
Each launch will stimulate strategic discussions on leveraging report findings to inform critical policy decisions.
The launch series featuring panel discussions on 鈥淢aking Africa鈥檚 Capital Work Better for Africa鈥檚 Development鈥 with a country-specific focus, kick off tomorrow in Eswatini.