Africa's Economic Reality – Why the IMF Has No Clue & What's Really Holding Africa Back

Register for our live webinars with Prof. Dr. Flassbeck and Dr. Kaczmarczyk

Africa is often viewed through simplistic narratives of poverty and aid. Yet, with 54 countries, more than 1.4 billion people, and growing economic significance, the continent is at the heart of major global shifts.

In this webinar, we look beyond common misconceptions to explore the macroeconomic forces shaping Africa today. Together, we’ll discuss why conventional approaches—particularly those promoted by the IMF—often fail to explain Africa’s economic realities, and how the rise of the BRICS nations is reshaping the continent’s future.

Our speakers are two distinguished economists:
  • Prof. Dr. Heiner Flassbeck, former State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Finance and former Director of the Division on Globalization and Development Strategies at UNCTAD, is one of Germany’s leading economists.
  • Dr. Patrick Kaczmarczyk, economist at the University of Mannheim, whose recent field research in countries in Africa  provide valuable insights into Africa’s current economic landscape.

Together, they will discuss:

          • Why mainstream economic narratives about Africa often fall short.
          • The macroeconomic challenges facing African countries today.
          • Insights from recent analyses in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
          • The impact of BRICS and shifting global economic power.
          • What these developments mean for Africa’s future and international cooperation.

Join us for an evidence-based discussion that challenges conventional thinking and offers fresh perspectives on one of the most important economic debates of our time.

Want to get familiar with the topic before the webinar? Watch our podcast featuring both experts and hear their perspectives ahead of the live discussion.