The Global Financial Meltdown of 2008, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Way Forward for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development

Abstract

The author began the paper with a brief historical perspective of the global financial crisis. This was followed by the review of the literature. Next, the researcher outlined his findings preceded by some policy analyses and implications of the crisis for sub-Saharan African economies. The writer ended the paper with recommendations for both sub-Saharan African policymakers and the international finance and development community.