The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient and equitable future. This policy brief gives insights into IMF’s key findings and highlights how UNDP can adapt its strategy to better support African countries, like Rwanda, in building inclusive, climate-smart, and sound economic governance.