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The African Economic Outlook 2009 reviews the recent economic situation and predicts the short-term evolution of 47 African countries which account for 99% of the continent's economic output and 97% of its population. 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 the two following years, using a simple macroeconomic model, together with an analysis of the social and political context. This Overview contains a comparative synthesis of African country prospects, placing the evolution of African economies in the world economic context. It also includes a section on innovation and information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Africa, presenting a comprehensive review of their proliferation and use on the African continent, as well as a statistical annex. A URL is provided for linking to the full-length country notes. Table of Content : Executive Summary PART ONE: OVERVIEW -Introduction -International Environment -Growth of Aid to Africa -Macroeconomic Performance in Africa -The Millennium Development Goals Progress Report -Governance and Political Issues -Economic Governance PART TWO: INNOVATION AND ICT IN AFRICA -Introduction -Technology Infrastructure and Services in Africa -The Policy, Legal and Regulatory Lessons -Business Environment and Financing -Pro-Development Innovative Applications -Human Capacity Building in ICT and Innovation Skills -PART THREE: STATISTICAL ANNEX -Table 1. Basic Indicators 2008 (Population, Land Area, Population Density, GDP, GDP per capita, Annual real GDP growth) -Table 2. Real GDP Growth Rates 2007-10 -Table 3. Demand Composition and Growth Rates, 2007-10 -Table 4. Public Finances, 2007-10 -Table 5. Monetary Indicators (Inflation, Exchange Rates, Money Supply, Reserves) -Table 6. Balance of Payments Indicators, 2007-10 (Trade, Current Account) -Table 7. Exports 2007 (Top three exports and shares for each country) -Table 8. Diversification and Competitiveness (Indices) -Table 9. International Prices of Exports, 2002-2008 -Table 10. Foreign Direct Investment, 2002-2007 (Inflows and Outflows) -Table 11. Aid Flows, 2002-1007 -Table 12. External Debt Indicators (Debt Outstanding and Debt Service) -Table 13. Demographic Indicators (Total Population, Urban Population, Mortality and Fertility Rates, Age Distribution) -Table 14. Poverty and Income Distribution Indicators (Natl and Intl Poverty Lines, GINI Coefficient, Consumption Shares) -Table 15. Access to Services (Telephone, Internet, Electricity, Water, Sanitation) -Table 16. Basic Health Indicators (Life Expectancy, Undernourishment, Health Expenditure, Health Personnel) -Table 17. Major Diseases (Prevalence of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Measles, Vaccination) -Table 18. Basic Education Indicators (Adult and Youth Illiteracy Rates, Expenditure on Education) -Table 19. School Enrolment (by level and gender) -Table 20. Employment and Remittances (Unemployment rates by gender, Remittances 2003-2007) -Table 21. Corruption Perception Index -Table 22. Civil Tensions -Table 23. Softening of the Regime -Table 24. State Pressure over Civil Liberties