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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
Analysis: Explaining Monetary Policy in the Time of COVID-19
- May 7, 2020by Meghna Paul - CPR (India)
Measures have been undertaken in the hope that banks will be lending loans and investors will access capital at much lower costs.
COVID-19: Can Reverse Migration Help Revive Rural Economy of Odisha?
- May 7, 2020by Arabinda Acharya, Nilachala Acharya - CBGA (India)
About 10 lakh stranded migrant workers have registered with the Odisha government portal stating they wish to return home.
Health crisis and small-scale fishing: infrastructure, outbreaks and vectors
- in Spanish - May 6, 2020by Isabel Gonzales - GRADE (Peru)
A series of recent infections in transporters and traders has paralyzed the activity of artisanal fisheries.
Pakistan’s Economic Response to Coronavirus Needs Better Structure
- May 6, 2020by Vaqar Ahmed - SDPI (Pakistan)
Doubts and observations regarding the prime minister’s economic package to mitigate the impact of coronavirus.
To fight pandemic, govt needs to team up with the private sector
- May 4, 2020by Fahmida Kathun, Akhtar Mahmood - CPD (Bangladesh)
An excerpt from a discussion about economic policies during crises.
Coping with COVID-19: Economics of Social Media Based Business in Sri Lanka during Crises
- May 4, 2020by Kithmina Hewage, Harini Weerasekera - IPS (Sri Lanka)
As the pandemic pushes more businesses to turn to digital platforms, Sri Lanka should embrace these changes.
Agriculture and the Rural World to the Test of Coronavirus!
- in French - May 4, 2020by Abdourahmane Faye - IPAR (Senegal)
Cashew nut sales are at a record low of 30,000 tons and producers will lose 50 billion dollars.
Life after the pandemic
- May 4, 2020by Fahmida Kathun - CPD (Bangladesh)
Will there be any changes in social, cultural and institutional norms, political systems and governance patterns?
Pakistan's small businesses hit hard by COVID-19
- May 3, 2020by Vaqar Ahmed - SDPI (Pakistan)
Federal and provincial governments must support small businesses. For example, by ensuring their access to assistance.
Economists advise gov’t to ‘Go slow on loans’ in bid to stimulate economy
- May 3, 2020by Muhangi Jossy - EPRC (Uganda)
Uganda is already highly indebted. Taking more loans in the aftermath of COVID-19 will impact the economy.
Impact of COVID-19 on oil and gas sector development in Uganda
- May 2, 2020by Petronilla Lamunu - ACODE (Uganda)
In order to avoid future setbacks, Uganda should fast track its Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Ugandan businesses? Results from a business climate survey
- May 1, 2020by Corti Paul Lakuma, Ezra Munyambonera, Brian Sserunjogi, Rehema Kahunde, Nathan Sunday - EPRC (Uganda)
Although the number of confirmed cases in Uganda remains very low in comparison to other countries, the containment has affected business operations.
Towards Faster and Sustained Revival of Assam's Economy: A Note Submitted to Advisory Committee for Revitalisation of State Economy in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- May 1, 2020by Simonti Chakraborty, Pranoy Das, Shuchita Rawal - CBGA (India)
A number of short and medium term measures that the government can consider.
Opening factories would do more harm than good
- May 1, 2020by Khondaker Golam Moazzem - CPD (Bangladesh)
Most businesses are closed in major apparel importing countries. Factory owners could pursue a rescheduled timeline.
We need to reintegrate informal workers into livelihoods
- May 1, 2020by Khondaker Golam Moazzem - CPD (Bangladesh)
This section of people should be included in the government’s Tk760 crore scheme of income support.