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Financial inclusion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the Covid-19 pandemic
by Justine Luwedde - EPRC (Uganda) - October 19, 2020
The risks associated with COVID-19 have aggravated the credit and liquidity limitations among MSMEs in Uganda
The African Response to COVID-19: Building Resilience for a Post-Pandemic World Order
- May 28, 2020by Philani Mthembu - IGD (South Africa)
Africa has to use its international partnerships strategically to support the creation and development of regional value chains.
Almost 600,000 Peruvians joined the middle class in 2019: how to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 this year?
- in Spanish - May 28, 2020by Carolina Trivelli - Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
Measures needed to avoid a substantial increase in poverty in Peru as a result of the global health emergency.
Analysis: Indian Metropolises Combatting COVID-19- Are Urban Local Governments and their Frontline Warriors Duly Recognised and Compensated?
- May 27, 2020by Pushpa Pathak - CPR (India)
During a health crisis, urban local governments provide essential services such as water supply, sanitation and public health.
Economy was not ready to achieve 8.2% growth before COVID-19
- May 26, 2020by Mustafizur Rahman - CPD (Bangladesh)
The economy was in pressure in terms of both aggregate demand and supply before the impact of the coronavirus.
Economic policies against the coronavirus: between support for the middle class and the most vulnerable
- in Spanish - May 25, 2020by Úrsula Aldana - Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
The promotion of less costly measures makes it possible to have more funds available to the most vulnerable households.
Cash transfers: There is a way out
- May 25, 2020by Yamini Aiyar - CPR (India)
The Centre’s defence about lack of data on migrants is weak. It is possible to identify them.
'COVID-19 bailouts’: The great corporate rescue at any price?
- May 25, 2020by Neeti Biyani - CBGA (India)
People are turning to their governments for intervention, but will these resources be adequately directed to those who need it the most?
Why the Economic Crisis Shouldn't Become an Opportunity for More GDP Talk
- May 22, 2020by Manju Menon, Kanchi Kohli - CPR (India)
The government has recycled many of its pre-coronavirus economic policies as its new self-reliance movement package.
Rethinking the social contract after COVID-19
- in Spanish - May 22, 2020by Roxana Barrantes - Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
The necessary changes in tax aspects and in the health system for the economic recovery of Peru.
Problems farmers face are rooted in structural constraints, require regulatory intervention
- May 22, 2020by Mekhala Krishnamurthy - CPR (India)
Regulatory reform is needed to increase competition, but specific policies, investment and functioning institutions is just as vital.
Is the Agricultural Package Addressing Challenges Small Farmers Face in a Pandemic?
- May 22, 2020by Gurpreet Singh - CBGA (India)
To secure the livelihoods of millions of small and marginal farmers in India, mere announcements will not divert the crisis.
Contradiction in terms
- May 21, 2020by Shyam Saran - CPR (India)
Mistake to view self-reliance and self-centredness as independent of each other.
Impact of covid-19 on tourism in Guatemala leaves thousands of unemployed
- in Spanish - May 21, 2020ASIES (Guatemala)
Guatemala is one of the countries in the region that receives the most tourists per year.
Managing the Economy in the aftermath of COVID 19
- May 20, 2020SDPI (Pakistan)
Adviser to Prime Minister unveils the government's economic revival plan in wake of COVID-19.
The limits of the state response to COVID-19 in the artisanal fishing sector
- in Spanish - May 20, 2020by Isabel Gonzales - GRADE (Peru)
It is urgent that credit be made available in a timely manner, in order to avoid the depletion of resources.