Papua New Guinea confirmed its first case of Covid-19 on March 20, involving a foreign mine worker in Morobe Province. This prompted the government to declare a two-week state of emergency commencing...
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Economic Update | Can Papua New Guinea maintain food security during the Covid-19 pandemic?
3 Apr 2020
Economic Update | The impact of Covid-19 on Peru's insurance sector
2 Apr 2020
Peru has responded quickly and effectively to Covid-19. It was the first country in the region to impose a quarantine, on March 15, followed by a curfew on March 18.
Economic Update | How can digital solutions aid Nigeria’s Covid-19 fight?
2 Apr 2020
As the world grapples with the challenges posed by Covid-19, Nigeria is leveraging digital solutions to limit disruption to essential supplies and commerce during the pandemic.
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia turns to e-commerce during Covid-19 outbreak
1 Apr 2020
Restrictions on movement and trade as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a significant shift in consumer behaviour in Saudi Arabia, with locals increasingly turning to digital channels.
Economic Update | How will Malaysia fund its Covid-19 stimulus commitments?
1 Apr 2020
As the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic continues, economists in Malaysia have outlined a series of proposals that could be used to fund the country’s record stimulus package.
Economic Update | Is Côte d'Ivoire’s cocoa trade immune to Covid-19?
31 Mar 2020
One of the greatest global threats to agriculture in the wake of Covid-19 is the possibility of disruptions to supply chains, particularly for fresh produce that might be spoiled during transit...
