Monetary and Fiscal Responses
Mapping and evaluating the effectiveness of macroeconomic measures by African countries to combat the impact of Covid-19
This theme explores how African countries are deploying their COVID-19 fiscal stimulus to not only rebuild their economies, but also build more inclusive ones. The economic policy responses adopted by African countries is crucial to improve their efficiency and effectiveness, particularly given that misalignment would result in a large share of their vulnerable populations being left behind, while potentially exposing them to greater impacts of climate change.
17 Dec 2020
Drivers of Disparity: How Policy Responses to COVID-19 Can Increase Inequalities
Project Themes
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