The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday at the end of a visit to South Africa that its staff were increasingly concerned about the country's economic growth outlook and the implications on employment, poverty and inequality.
The IMF has raised concerns about the growth prospects of SA. agencies and failing to perform its functions in the interests of workers.The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday at the end of a visit to South Africa that its staff were increasingly concerned about the country's economic growth outlook and the implications on employment, poverty and inequality.
But the recovery has been uneven across sectors, and the country is one of the most unequal in the world.
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