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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
Qualitative strengthening of economic structure—key to recovery from COVID-19 crisis
- May 14, 2020by Rehman Sobhan, Inam Ahmed - CPD (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh must emphasise on qualitative strengthening of its economic structure to deal with the arising macroeconomic crisis.
Repatriation and Replacement of Lost Foreign Jobs: Handling Labour Migration in Sri Lanka during COVID-19
- May 14, 2020by Bilesha Weeraratne - IPS (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka is now faced with the formidable challenge of repatriating large numbers of migrant workers affected by COVID-19.
Macroeconomic policy stance for FY21 budget
- May 14, 2020by Fahmida Kathun, Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Mustafizur Rahman, Towfiqul Islam Khan - CPD (Bangladesh)
The national budget is going to be formed at a time when the economy is suffering from the fallouts of the coronavirus.
Bangladesh: Navigating the globalized impact of the pandemic
- May 13, 2020by Mustafizur Rahman - CPD (Bangladesh)
The COVID-19 crisis has added new dimensions and challenges to the increasingly globally integrated economy of Bangladesh.
We are heading towards a bumpy road, but are we prepared?
- May 13, 2020by Khondaker Golam Moazzem - CPD (Bangladesh)
Can a reasonable delay to start business operations result in better outcomes in case of health emergencies?
Challenges of revenue mobilisation, deficit financing
- May 12, 2020by Fahmida Kathun, Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Mustafizur Rahman, Towfiqul Islam Khan - CPD (Bangladesh)
The fiscal framework 2020-21 will need to break free from the traditional mould given the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
Phase II: Media Tracking of COVID-19 Crisis Impact on RMG Wages and Employment and Role of Trade Unions
- May 12, 2020by Iffat Jahan Antara - BIGD (Bangladesh)
Media reports on the current situation of the RMG sector during the period 16 April – 9 May 2020.
COVID-19: Understanding confinement and "deconfinement"
- in French - May 9, 2020by Sidy Tounkara - IPAR (Senegal)
What should we choose, between the novel coronavirus and an economic recession? Do we need to choose? Is there no third option?
Single humanitarian contribution from company profits
- in Spanish - May 8, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
A Humanitarian Law proposal suggests that a portion of company profits serve as a temporary contribution to combat the crisis.
Assessing Uganda’s tax policy in the aftermath of Covid-19
- May 7, 2020by Emmanuel Keith Kisaame - ACODE (Uganda)
The government must consider ways to incentivize tax payers to fulfil their obligations, without increasing taxes.
Implications of the COVID–19 containment measures for Uganda’s Public Debt
- May 7, 2020by Enock Nsubuga Will Bulime - EPRC (Uganda)
The increasing uncertainty about the duration of the lockdown has justified fears about its implications for Uganda’s debt.
Fiscal Policy Response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda
- May 7, 2020by Enock Nsubuga Will Bulime - EPRC (Uganda)
The key fiscal policy measure has been increasing the health ministry’s expenditures.
COVID-19 Impact On RMG Sector and the Financial Stimulus Package
- May 7, 2020by Maheen Sultan, Imran Matin, Babul Akhtar, Najma Akhter, Taslima Akhter, Mohd. Habibur Rahman, Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, - BIGD (Bangladesh)
Findings and recommendations for the RMG sector, with representatives from different trade unions and associations.
The Hunt for Fiscal Space: The Defining Task of Budget21
- May 7, 2020by Debapriya Bhattacharya - CPD (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh must provide more money to provide the necessary resources needed to minimize the impact of the pandemic.
COVID-19 batters Bangladesh’s already struggling economy
- May 7, 2020by Fahmida Kathun - CPD (Bangladesh)
The economy is being affected due to both domestic disruptions and Bangladesh’s interconnectedness with the global economy.