Economic growth is expected to accelerate, with a forecast of 4.3 percent in 2026. This improvement is attributed to a combination of factors, including a gradual recovery. However, elevated fuel prices may hinder efforts to reduce poverty. The inflation rate is projected to be 15.7 percent in 2026. Further information is available from the World Bank's latest update.

A significant proportion of firms have adopted artificial intelligence, with 44 percent of companies in two countries doing so. Power constraints pose a threat to the gains made by these firms.

The World Bank has issued a warning about the potential impact of rising pre-election spending on reforms.