Covid-19, along with the related disruptions to the movement of goods and people, has compounded the challenges facing globalisation. With the breakdown of supply chains leading to concerns over the provision of key goods during the crisis, some emerging markets had moved towards regionalisation in an effort to share risks.
The global spread of the novel coronavirus has created many fundamental changes to how economies function. In particular, strict social distancing measures have forced governments and businesses to adopt more astute digital practices to ensure the ongoing delivery of essential goods and services.
Morocco received praise from the EU at the end of April for its quick, effective and coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic.
From where can Sri Lanka secure external financing to fund the country’s Covid-19 mitigation and recovery strategies, and which industries are best placed to act as growth engines of the economy in the recovery phase?
Start-ups that have performed well during the implementation of social distancing and lockdown measures might offer favourable opportunities to investors amid the uncertainty, while the changing investment environment is set to add impetus for greater collaboration and renewed risk evaluation.
As Nigeria scales back its coronavirus restrictions, the country is looking to digital innovation to ease the impact of an economic slowdown and maintain food security.
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