COVID-19 plunged economies around the world into a recession, resulting from significant disruptions to international trade and commerce. The economic fallout was particularly acute in Africa, as borrowing costs have risen dramatically off expectations of widespread defaults. African countries displayed varied levels of macroeconomic resilience to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the post-COVID-19 context, it is important to assess the macroeconomic impact of the pandemic as well as identifying appropriate short and medium-term strategies that are inclusive and climate friendly.
This event will showcase SAIIA and Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA)’s innovative work funded by the IDRC on strengthening the macro-economic resilience of Africa in the post-COVID-19 context. The project was co-implemented by four partner think tanks across the region – the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF); Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE); African School of Economics (ASE) and Initiative Prospective Agricole et Rurale (IPAR).
The event will include presentations of the team’s research on the main drivers of resilience and vulnerability in Africa, new indices developed to inform policy responses that are socio-economically inclusive and climate friendly, as well as the lessons learnt from 12 country case studies on the impact and responses of Africa to key shocks from 2000-2022.
We look forward to your attendance and participation.