COVID-19 has exacerbated poverty and inequality in Northern Triangle Countries
We joined forces to respond to the social crisis resulting from the economic losses and the public health emergency that affected Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
Nigeria’s children: COVID-19 and broken dreams
In Nigeria, children of poor households are forced to quit school and support their families as COVID-19 leaves their parents jobless. I
What can think tanks do to make public policies more effective?
This new year is a good time to reflect on the public policies that have been implemented or proposed to deal with the social and economic impact of COVID-19, but also with the institutional and political effects.
COVID 19: Why Uganda needs national strategic food reserves
A mother of three in Kampala is quoted saying “Hunger will kill us even before we die of this virus.”
Chilean women are left out of post-COVID economic recovery
The hardest-hit sectors by the pandemic have been those that require more intense interaction between people. Four such sectors account for two-thirds of women's job losses.
Lessons and Experiences from an Indian think tank in COVID-19 times
In this article, PAC how its experience during the pandemic, what methods they used to stay in touch with each other and with stakeholders and what lessons they now draw from that time.
Southern Voice at On Think Tank Conference
Virtual Booth: Southern Voice COVID-19 Digital Knowledge Hub The research of Southern Voice think tanks on COVID-19 Welcome to Southern [...]
Getting a network of 51 think tanks to promote southern research together
We wanted to ensure that analysis on the COVID-19 pandemic produced within our network of 51 think tanks would have an impact beyond local contexts. Here’s how we did it, what the results were and what we’ve learned along the way.
COVID-19 – Impact on micro, small and medium enterprises in the Asia Pacific Region
The contribution of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to the economies in the Asia Pacific region is significant. COVID-19 has affected the sector severely.
Uganda: Balancing Flexibility and Credibility of Fiscal Rules during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Uganda’s fiscal deficit rule is flexible because the government can temporarily deviate from it to respond to economic shocks such as COVID-19.
