September 16, 2025Departmental PaperOpen Access

Social Spending Targets in IMF-Supported Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

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GAGhislain Afavi VAVaishali Ashtakala ISIrena Suljagic

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Analysis shows social spending targets in IMF-supported programs positively impact health and education in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating their importance amidst fiscal constraints.

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Social spending targets in IMF-supported programs significantly influence fiscal policy and resource allocation.
From 2002 to 2024, completion rates for these targets have been favorable compared to other fiscal conditions.
Despite economic challenges, social expenditures on health and education have increased, yielding positive social outcomes.
Refinements in social spending targets are necessary to more effectively reach vulnerable populations and adapt to shifting conditions.

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Afavi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42336713b0b5dfea6b9df https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229014595.087

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Analysis shows social spending targets in IMF-supported programs positively impact health and education in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating their importance amidst fiscal constraints.

Social Spending Targets in IMF-Supported Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Social Spending Targets in IMF-Supported Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

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