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IMF ecourages monetary policy that is detrimental so sub-Saharan Africa

Emphasis and encouragement of monetary policy in sub-Saharan Africa is often misplaced. It tends to leave inflation and real exchange rates unchanged whilst having an adverse impact on public debt servicing.

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