In the face of escalating global uncertainties and challenges confronting African economies, evidence-based policy decision making—grounded in reality as much as is possible—which requires a critical analysis of prevailing and emerging macroeconomic environments and models, is inherently desirable.

Africa’s capacity for macroeconomic modelling and forecasting however remains limited. This critical capacity is essential for comprehending economic dynamics, policy planning and implementation. As such, many African countries require assistance to develop and implement models that reflect the social, political, cultural, and environmental realities of their respective nations. In fulfilling this role,