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Publication - Policy Brief
The COVID-19 impact on Ugandan supply chains: The importance of imports
Ugandan firms do not operate in isolation: Supply chains depend on the quick supply of goods and services as inputs for productive activities. Crucially, Uganda sources these inputs both domestically as well as from foreign firms. This study first investigates the impact of COVID-19 at the outset of the pandemic on Uganda’s trade. Starting from the documented...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Informal traders and COVID-19 in Africa: An opportunity to strengthen the social contract
Government policy reactions to COVID-19, and peoples’ compliance with such measures, reveal the strength of the social contract between states and their citizens. In sub-Saharan Africa, informal traders often have a weak social contract with the state, and this has exacerbated their vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief examines the special...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Low oil prices during COVID-19 and the case for removing fuel subsidies
Global oil prices have decreased due to a fall in demand resulting from COVID-19 containment measures. This presents a timely opportunity for removing fuel subsidies, in turn lowering the knock-on impact on citizens. The revenue gained from removing fuel subsidies could provide additional resources for governments to respond with immediate interventions to address...
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Publication - Growth Brief
Do social assistance programmes reach the poor? Micro-evidence from 123 countries
Governments around the world rely on social assistance to reduce poverty, but the poorest are left behind. There has been a sharp reduction in global poverty over the past 25 years, from 36% in 1990 to 10% in 2015. Yet, 736 million people continue to live on less than USD 1.90 a day (World Bank, 2015), most of them in middle-income countries. In recent years, the largest...
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Publication - Working Paper
Tracking the economic consequences of COVID-19
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Publication - Policy Brief
How COVID-19 has affected Lagos traders: Findings from high frequency phone surveys
Traders had virtually zero revenue during Lagos State’s month-long lockdown. Since Lagos partially re-opened on 4 May 2020, most traders have returned to their markets. Sales have rebounded more than employment. Compliance with public health measures has been high. Traders closed their shops during the lockdown. Since the lockdown was eased, market regulations...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Water, sanitation, and hygiene policy in the time of COVID-19
Investing in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is a no-regret policy for developing countries in the fight against COVID-19. According to numerous studies, for every $1 invested, the return in terms of healthcare savings, reduced time off work, and increased national productivity is between $2-4 for water and $5-9 for sanitation. This is particularly true for...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Protecting lives and livelihoods during the COVID-19 pandemic by shielding elderly populations
Blanket lockdowns have proven to be unsustainable, particularly in developing countries. This brief examines how age-targeted policy measures could keep economies largely open while shielding the elderly and others with underlying health conditions. We find that in the presence of large informal sectors, limited fiscal space, and large numbers of households living...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Remittances in the time of COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities for growth in developing countries
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented restrictions on travel, trade, and economic activity, triggering a global economic crisis. Remittances to developing countries are falling sharply as a result. Migrant workers and their families, many dependent on the remittance flows sent from abroad, are expected to suffer acutely. This brief underscores the importance...
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Publication - Policy paper
Note d'orientation COVID-19 d'IGC: Stratégies de confinement et soutien aux foyers vulnérables
Dans tous les pays en développement, les décideurs politiques sont confrontés à la nécessité de prendre des décisions rapides pour répondre à la crise liée au COVID-19, avec peu de données ou de conseil à leur disposition. L'IGC s'efforce d'accompagner ces processus de prise de décision en augmentant l'apport de données et en distillant des orientations...