Of course, the growth and future of African cities is interdependent with the economic evolution of the continent in the next few decades, and how policies will shape that economic outlook.
I therefore propose to discuss the external and internal challenges that the continent’s economy faces as it strives to move to a stronger, more inclusive pace of growth, and how policy – in particular monetary policy – can assist in that respect. Finally, I will look at whether the South African experience can inform future choices of the other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.