Africa: Illicit Financial Flows Enhance Inequality

Nairobi — Inequalities in Africa could be greatly reduced if illicit financial outflows, which are costing the continent an estimated $60 billion annually, are stemmed.

Carlos Lopez, Executive Secretary for Economic Commission for Africa says inequality remains a critical issue that should be addressed with urgency if costly consequences are to be avoided.

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