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podcastImplications 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.
COVID-19: Don’t forget people's psychosocial needs
- May 7, 2020by Wilson Winstons Muhwezi - ACODE (Uganda)
As Uganda tries to curb the spread of the virus, it is vital to understand and address the psychosocial effects on those infected, and in quarantine.
Why Effective Communication Is Fundamental To The Fight Against Covid 19 In Nigeria
- May 7, 2020by Obinna Obiwulu, Drusilla David - CSEA (Nigeria)
Countries that appear to be winning the fight are on this track because they have weaponized vital information across groups.
Integrity, accountability critical for effective COVID-19 response and recovery
- May 7, 2020by Jonas Mbabazi - ACODE (Uganda)
Five major risk areas must be addressed to avoid corrupt and fraudulent behaviours seen in past crises, from the central and local governments.
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.
Efficient Allocation of Resources across Counties based on Population at Risk and Health Care Capacity is key in response to COVID-19 pandemic
- May 6, 2020by Noah Wamalwa - IEA (Kenya)
Counties with a high risk of infection relative to the health system’s response capability should receive the most resources.
Webinar Deck: Crisis of Communication During COVID-19: A Rapid Research
- May 6, 2020by Mehnaz Rabbani, Imran Matin, Faruq Hossain, Tanvir Shatil, Dipanwita Ghosh, Md. Kamruzzaman, Sazia Sharmin, Samia Kalim Syed, Shahaduz Zaman, Sumon Rahman - BIGD (Bangladesh)
The different target groups who are at the receiving end of mass communication efforts.
Crisis of Communication During COVID-19: A Rapid Research Report
- May 6, 2020by Mehnaz Rabbani, Imran Matin, Faruq Hossain, Dipanwita Ghosh, Tanvir Shatil, Md. Kamruzzaman, Sazia Sharmin, Samia Kalim Syed, Sumon Rahman, Shahaduz Zaman - BIGD (Bangladesh)
To deal with disease, fear, panic, and uncertainty, it is imperative to ensure that the information provided to people is accurate.