Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Namibia

Namibia recorded robust economic growth last year despite a slump in diamond output and severe drought conditions. Low interest rates and reduced fiscal spending ‒ enabled by improved tax collection ‒ boosted personal consumption. The external outlook has weakened since our previous forecast due to increased US trade protectionist measures, which will have a modest and indirect albeit adverse impact on domestic exports and consumption.


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