Comparative Study of Policy Responses to COVID-19 in LICs in Africa
This brief assesses the policy responses to COVID-19 among low-income countries (LICs) in Africa.
The Macroeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa
This briefing tracks some of the major macroeconomic impacts that COVID-19 has had on African economies and how the pandemic has exacerbated historical structural economic deficiencies across the continent.
Green Finance Mechanisms in Developing Countries: Emerging Practice
To counter the devastating impact of COVID-19, calls are growing for countries to ‘build back better’ in an effort to create a more inclusive and sustainable economy that is climate resilient.
Drivers of Disparity: How Policy Responses to COVID-19 Can Increase Inequalities
Countries across the world have deployed macroeconomic policies to address the negative economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures.
Nigeria
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa with a GDP totalling nearly $450 billion. It is a lower-middle income economy of which nearly 90% of exports are oil and gas. Nigeria was selected as a case study because of the significance of its economy in Africa, and its large reliance on […]
Monetary and Fiscal Responses
Mapping and evaluating the effectiveness of macroeconomic measures by African countries to combat the impact of Covid-19
Innovative Financing Strategies
Exploring novel financing instruments to combat the pandemic from both the international community and African countries
Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth
Leveraging COVID-19 stimulus packages to build climate-resilient and gender-inclusive economies
Benin
The Republic of Benin is situated in West Africa. It has a GDP of $14.4 billion (2019) and is classified as a lower-middle income economy. Cotton, cashews and gold are the top exports and account for over 70% of exports (2018). Benin was chosen to be part of this project because of its relatively low […]
Senegal
The Republic of Senegal is a lower-middle income economy located in West Africa. Its GDP was more than $23.5 billion in 2019 and major exports include gold, petroleum and phosphoric acid. Senegal was included in the project because of the relatively high GDP/capita ($1522, 2018).