Angola’s financial sector: opportunities and challenges posed by dramatic financial growth

Angola is now the third largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past decade, its financial sector has expanded dramatically, with assets increasing from less than $3 billion in 2003 to over $57 billion in 2011. Meanwhile Angola’s economy remains heavily dominated by the extractives sector: in 2013, oil exports made up 97% of total goods exports.

On 18 June, GEG will host a roundtable of experts to discuss the substantial economic risks and regulatory challenges posed by Angola’s rapid financial sector growth and acute reliance on natural resources.

Participation in the roundtable is by invitation only. For more information please contact: geg@univ.ox.ac.uk