At the Spring edition of the CEoG Webinar, Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for the World Bank Africa Region, explores the key findings of the April 2026 World Bank Africa Economic Update: Making Industrial Policy Work in Africa. The discussion examines the economic implications of the conflict in the Middle East for African Economies and highlights the role of industrial policy making in advancing the continent's long-term growth, resilience, structural transformation, and sustainable development.

The Think Africa Partnership (TAP)-sponsored CEoG Network webinar is an expert-led peer-learning platform that brings together Chief Economic Advisors from more than 40 African countries. The series provides a trsuted forum for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and discussing emerging economic challenges, policy responses, and reform priorites.

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