1997年非洲经济仍保持着持续增长的势头，因为促成近年来非洲经济增长的主要因素并未改变，主要是：1．非洲经济调整与改革继续深化，增强了非洲国家经济增长的内在推动力。经过最初的经济调整，不少非洲国家已迈入良性循环的发展轨道。通货膨胀有所遏制，外部资金流入加快。19 In 1997, the economy of Africa maintained the momentum of sustained growth. The main factors contributing to Africa’s economic growth in recent years have not changed. The main ones are: 1. Africa’s economic restructuring and reform continue to deepen, reinforcing the inherent impetus of economic growth in African countries. After the initial economic restructuring, many African countries have entered a virtuous circle of development. Inflation has been contained and external capital inflows have accelerated. 19