世行报告：撒南非洲增长具韧性，但面临就业挑战

Core Insights - The World Bank's semi-annual economic update for Africa, titled "Africa Pulse," focuses on "Pathways to Job Creation in Africa" [1] - Sub-Saharan African economies, including Kenya, are expected to maintain resilience, with an average growth rate projected at 3.8% for 2025, up from 3.5% in 2024 [1] - Kenya's GDP grew by 4.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, driven by strong performance in agriculture, mining, information and communication, and financial services [1] Economic Outlook - The World Bank highlights significant downside risks, including uncertainties in global trade policies, declining investor interest, and a shrinking pool of external financing [1] - The report outlines a series of policy priorities aimed at helping countries stimulate large-scale job creation [1] - Reducing the cost of doing business is deemed crucial for enterprise expansion and the entry of new high-growth firms into the market [1]