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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
How is the coronavirus affecting the economic system?
- in Spanish - September 3, 2020by Beatriz Muriel - INESAD (Bolivia)
Although the worst part of the economic fallout is believed to have passed, the recovery will be long and arduous.
Can the Nigerian Economy Withstand the Shocks of Deglobalization?
- September 2, 2020by Lydia Adeoye - NISER (Nigeria)
The Nigerian economy is uniquely vulnerable to the threat posed by de-globalization that could result from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Palliatives for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- September 2, 2020by Daramola Adebukola Yewande - NISER (Nigeria)
The issue of distribution of palliatives raised a lot of issues, with allegations of diversions and complaints of non-receipt.
Women’s access to stimulus packages and post Covid-19 gender equality
- September 1, 2020by Fahmida Kathun - CPD (Bangladesh)
In Bangladesh, a large number of women workers became unemployed overnight when the country went under lockdown.
Socio-Economic Impact Of COVID-19 and Policy Implications for Bangladesh
- September 1, 2020by Sultan Hafeez Rahman, Abdur Razzaque, Jillur Rahman, Wasel Bin Shadat - BIGD (Bangladesh)
An exploration of Coronavirus-induced disruptions for Bangladesh, based on the Global Trade Analysis Project model.
Pandemic and rural employment
- in Spanish - August 28, 2020by Hugo Ñopo, Daniel Pajita - GRADE (Peru)
People are moving into subsistence forms of employment, helping family members on their farms or in their businesses.
The State from Home: How the State's Public Management Works
- August 27, 2020by Gonzalo Diéguez, Demian González Chmielewski - CIPPEC (Argentina)
What resources - existing and desirable - impact remote work for senior public management in Argentina?
The impact of COVID-19 on Bangladesh
- August 26, 2020by Fahmida Kathun - CPD (Bangladesh)
Interview with Dr.Fahmida Kathun to better understand the impact and mitigation of the pandemic in Bangladesh.
Economic Vulnerability in Uganda's Oil and Gas Sector amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
- August 25, 2020by Joseph Mukasa Ngubwagye - ACODE (Uganda)
Uganda’s oil sector is still at the development stage. The country is thus more concerned about the future than current oil prices.
The Impact of Coronavirus on Uganda's Economy and Government Policy Responses
- August 25, 2020by Keith Muhakanizi - ACODE (Uganda)
Estimates indicate that economic growth slowed to 3.1% during FY2019/20 down from pre-pandemic projections of 6%.
Reimagining India’s welfare toolkit
- August 24, 2020by Yamini Aiyar - CPR (India)
It is the State’s stubborn refusal to respond generously and effectively to the crisis it confronts that remains the biggest hurdle.
Strengthening International Cooperation in the time COVID-19: A Perspective on African- China Relation
- August 24, 2020by Adedeji Adeniran, Chukwuka Onyekwenya - CSEA (Nigeria)
The Africa-China relation is built on the principle of mutual benefits, non-conditionality and horizontality and equality.
Phase VI: COVID 19 Crisis Impact on RMG wages and employment and Role of Trade Unions – Media Tracking Report
- August 24, 2020by Iffat Jahan Antara, Samia Kalim Syed - BIGD (Bangladesh)
Media reports on the current situation of the RMG sector during the period between 25 July – 15 August 2020.
Employment in Times of Pandemic
- in Spanish - August 24, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
It was reported that in May - June 2020, only 17 of every 100 people have an adequate job.
Covid-19 and the resilience of our household economy
- August 20, 2020by Prabir Kumar Ghosh, Sumit Kumar - NCAER (India)
79% households reported a fall in income with 29% of them left with literally no source of income.