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The article focuses on the Uganda's 2014-2015 budget presented by Maria Kiwanuka, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under the theme "Maintaining the Momentum: Infrastructure Investment for Growth and Social Economic Transformation." It mentions four interventions, which are the basis of budget strategy, vision to restore real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to seven percent per annum and transport, projection of communication and electricity as growth promoters.

The article discusses the transmission of the financial assistance of the European Union and other donors into direct budget support for Cape Verde. This trend provides the government with more opportunities to work on immediate action for the country. The author stresses that the altered gross domestic product (GDP) estimate reflects the achievement of the government's target of reaching double-digit growth by 2011. He also highlights the contribution of tourist-related foreign investment as well as strong domestic demand on the country's sudden change on its economic condition.

The article reports on the launch of a public investment and reform program by the Gabon government to transform the country into a diversified emerging market economy by 2025. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggested the efficient use of oil and mineral resources to support inclusive economic growth. The country's real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase in 2012 because of rising public investment.

The article reports on the revision of the budget revenue projections of Zimbabwe on March 18, 2009. Finance Minister Tendai Biti states that the budget revenue is decreased to US$1 billion from US$1.7 billion due to low inflows. Moreover, the "Short Term Emergency Recovery Programme (STERP)" of Biti aims to control hyper-inflation, negative growth and massive currency devaluation. Furthermore, the immediate aim of STERP is to increase the stock of foreign money to increase GDP at an acceptable level.

The article discusses the statement of the International Monetary Fund on the economic growth in Gambia, Africa. It also explains the Gambia's policy strategy that became successful in maintaining macro-economic stability and sustaining high growth. The article also mentions that the press release of International Monetary Fund states that there has been a strong growth in the national gross domestic product as compared to the previous year. Monetary policy and changes in the local currency are also discussed in the article.

The article reports that Rwanda has a real, consistent growth of more than five percent between 1994 and 2004, which is the second highest in Africa. Rwanda's economic development vision is based on a philosophy that sees the establishment of security as a precondition for growth and shared economic growth as the only guarantor of long-term security. This vision extends beyond its borders, the Rwanda's integration into the East African Community, as well as its contributions to African Union and the United Nations efforts in Darfur and the Comoros have cemented this new direction.

The article reports on the study conducted by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on the economic performance of the Republic of Cabo Verde and mentions its expected gross domestic product growth rate from 2015 and the industries that contributed to the country's economic growth.

The article focuses on the position of Nigeria as a major global oil producer and its reliance on imports of petroleum products. Topics discussed include the leakage of former President Olusegun Obasanjo's letter that is considered a threat to national security, the expected growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2014 and the failure of economic growth to generate enough jobs. Also mentioned is the appointment of economic managers to promote the ease of doing business in the country.

The article focuses on the growth of gross domestic product in Uganda. The projected increase is attributed to private sector construction, electricity, water and transport, and communication sectors. The industry and service sectors will remain key drivers of growth in the medium term. The relative higher level of underlying inflation is attributed to a combination of exchange rate depreciation and the impact of higher global fuel prices.