This paper assesses the impact of capital inflows and their composition on the real exchange rate and economic growth in developing countries. Capital inflows can directly support economic growth by relaxing constraints on domestic resources, but can also indirectly weaken growth through the...

This paper proposes four tools to strengthen financial integration in sub-Saharan Africa. The first tool, "political commitment devices" can ensure steady progress on the road to an economic community. For instance, stronger regional institutions can monitor progress towards integration and...