"With 5 percent growth in 2012, economic activity in sub-Saharan Africa remained strong, slowing only marginally from the 2010–11 rate. Growth was particularly strong among oil exporters and low-income countries. Middle-income countries with closer ties to the euro area saw a significant deceleration, while the smaller fragile states still lagged behind the regional average. Civil unrest remained a drag on growth in a few countries. Inflation declined in most of the region, reflecting more stable global commodity prices, improved local climate conditions, and tight monetary policy." (Quoted from paper)