The African Economic Outlook combines the knowledge of the African Development Bank with the expertise of the OECD - which produces the OECD Economic Outlook twice a year. The objective is to review annually the recent economic situation and the short-term likely evolutions of selected African countries. The Outlook is drawn from a country-by-country analysis based on a unique analytical design. This common framework includes a forecasting exercise for the current and two following years using a simple macroeconomic model, together with an analysis of the social and political context. It also contains a comparative synthesis of African country prospects, placing the evolution of African economies in the world economic context. This edition includes a special focus on technical and vocational skills development. A statistical annex completes the volume. This volume will be of significant interest to decision makers in African and OECD countries, both in the public a