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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
Economic Impact Survey of Workers in the Tourism Sector
- in Spanish - April 1, 2020ASIES (Guatemala)
How workers from the tourism sector have been affected by the pandemic, their perceptions, and diverse response strategies.
Remittances and COVID-19: Is Pakistan ready for a likely decline in flows?
- April 1, 2020by Kashif Majeed Salik - SDPI (Pakistan)
In 2019, Pakistan received Rs 21.8 billion foreign remittances, which contribute to about 8 percent of its GDP.
Corona Crash: Need Global Efforts to tackle Global Crisis
- March 31, 2020by Bhavesh Garg, Pravakar Sahoo - IEG (India)
Coordinated efforts are needed to avert a prolonged crisis.
Asíes: The coronavirus reactivation plan is useful, but not enough
- in Spanish - March 31, 2020by Luis San José, Fabián Juárez - ASIES (Guatemala)
It is more important than ever for Guatemala to support its struggling sectors based on their own data and economic structure.
SOPs for safe wheat operations in the Context of COVID-19
- March 31, 2020by Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Maryam Shabbir Abbasi - SDPI (Pakistan)
During the different stages of wheat operations, health of farmers should be the top priority.
Proposals in the face of the COVID-19 Crisis: Tourism Sector
- in Spanish - March 30, 2020ASIES (Guatemala)
The tourism sector is a source of direct and indirect employment for some 500,000 people in the country.
Taming coronavirus rampage: An efficient and inclusive approach is the need of the hour
- March 29, 2020by Khondaker Golam Moazzem - CPD (Bangladesh)
The announced programme of the government is just the start in addressing the immediate and some short-term necessities.
Elements to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and the the recession it has triggered
- in Spanish - March 29, 2020FUSADES (El Salvador)
Urgent measures to avoid an economic halt and unemployment, and manage the delicate fiscal situation in El Salvador.
Mitigation Against COVID-19 and its Implications for Pakistan’s Labour Market
- March 28, 2020by Maryam Shabbir Abbasi, Ifra Baig - SDPI (Pakistan)
Which segments of Pakistan’s labour force are most vulnerable? How can the government ensure effective social protection?
A Brewing Storm: Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Sri Lanka
- March 27, 2020by Kithmina Hewage - IPS (Sri Lanka)
The massive economic implications of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka need unique measures and policies to mitigate the costs.
Navigating Covid-19 impacts on Bangladesh’s external sector
- March 27, 2020by Mustafizur Rahman - CPD (Bangladesh)
Navigating the Covid-19 scenario calls for a dynamic and prudent macroeconomic management from policymakers.
Analysis and Socio Economic Proposals of the Hondurian Social Forum on External Debt and Development: FOSDEH Facing the Coronavirus Crisis | Part One
- in Spanish - March 26, 2020by Joel Aleman - FOSDEH (Honduras)
Some initial steps to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
Government has to realise more to provide more
- March 25, 2020by Mustafizur Rahman - CPD (Bangladesh)
The government needs to launch drives to rein in tax evasion and illicit money outflow.
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy of El Salvador: some macro-economic policy considerations to cope with the crisis
- in Spanish - March 25, 2020FUSADES (El Salvador)
The economic impacts of the pandemic, and possible macroeconomic policies to confront the crisis and reactivate the economy.
Elements to mitigate the emergency and prevent a national catastrophe
- in Spanish - March 25, 2020FUSADES (El Salvador)
An integrated analysis of different aspects which should be considered to ensure the success of all measures adopted in El Salvador.