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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 has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Ugandan businesses? Results from a business climate survey
- December 5, 2020EPRC (Uganda)
This issue of the Uganda Business Climate Index examines the effect of the risk presented by COVID-19 on Uganda’s businesses.
IEP organized thematic cycle on the challenges of the craft and tourism sector in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic
- in Spanish - December 1, 2020Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
In recent years, tourism in Peru has become an extremely important economic activity.
Post Covid-19 Sustainability of Local Manufacturing Industries in Kenya
- November 24, 2020by John Karanja - KIPPRA (Kenya)
As a result of strict COVID-19 measures, the local manufacturing industries experienced significant disruptions in Kenya.
COVID-19: a wake-up call for Sri Lanka’s tea industry
- November 19, 2020by Nimesha Dissanayaka - IPS (Sri Lanka)
By the time COVID-19 hit, Sri Lanka’s tea production and export earnings had already been on a declining trend for a few years.
Recovery slower in the informal economy
- November 18, 2020by Narayan C. Das, Asma Tabassum - BIGD (Bangladesh)
The informal economy of Bangladesh constitutes of 86.2 per cent of the total employed population (aged 15 years or older).
Short-term Effects of COVID-19 and Containment Measures on Kenya’s Economy
- November 17, 2020by Joshua Laichema, Evelyne Kihiu, Daniel Omanyo, Rodgers Musamali, Benson Kiriga, Victor Nechifor, Emanuele Ferrari - KIPPRA (Kenya)
KIPPRA examines the economic and social welfare effects of the Government’s policy responses to the pandemic.
Tax justice is more important than ever
- November 16, 2020by Neeti Biyani - CBGA (India)
The article examines how topics like progressive taxation, tax justice and financial transparency have been absent during the pandemic.
Economic Illusionism, Extractivist Model and Covid-19 in Honduras
- in Spanish - November 12, 2020by Joel Aleman - FOSDEH (Honduras)
In this report, FOSDEH analyses economic decisions taken in the context of the pandemic, with a focus on extractivism.
Only 8% of employed population reached through stimulus packages
- November 5, 2020CPD (Bangladesh)
Slow implementation of stimulus packages for smaller firms and the agriculture sector has not produced the expected results.
Harnessing technology for business recovery and survival in times of COVID-19
- November 3, 2020by Tonny Odokonyero - EPRC (Uganda)
This article focuses on leveraging e-commerce to support the recovery and survival of business enterprises in the face of COVID-19.
Fiscal Policy Responses to COVID-19: What Can We Learn from the International Context?
- November 2, 2020by Chamini Thilanka - IPS (Sri Lanka)
It is crucial for economies to formulate and implement policies to mitigate the negative impacts induced by the COVID-19.
Livelihoods, Coping and Recovery During COVID-19 Crisis
- October 31, 2020by Hossain Zillur Rahman, Atiya Rahman, Umama Zillur, Imran Matin, Sabrina Miti Gain, Fatema Mohammad, Shakil Ahmed - BIGD (Bangladesh)
This study aims to support better policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis and the design of support programs for the vulnerable population.
Covid-19 shuts out externalisation of labour to citizens
- October 29, 2020by Aida Nattabi Kibirige - EPRC (Uganda)
The Middle East provides opportunities for several categories of employees, including drivers, domestic workers, factory workers, security, etc.
How adequate, accessible and sustainable are government’s COVID-19 stimulus packages for MSMEs?
- October 23, 2020by Rehema Kahunde - EPRC (Uganda)
Despite their contribution to the economy, MSMEs still face many challenges that impede their growth and survival.
Building Back Better: Reviving Sri Lanka’s Economy Beyond COVID-19
- October 19, 2020by Harini Weerasekera - IPS (Sri Lanka)
The Sri Lankan economy is likely to face a contraction in 2020 as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.