Complex sentence: According to the International Crisis Group, there was nearly 3% growth in 1999, and the second half of 2000 also saw steady growth, leading to a 5% GDP increase for the year.
Split into simpler sentences: According to the International Crisis Group, there was nearly 3% growth in 1999. The second half of 2000 also saw steady growth, leading to a 5% GDP increase for the year.