“The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the widespread use of expansionary fiscal policies which, in terms of scale, is simply unprecedented. Crucially, for many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, these fiscal stimulus packages have deepened their debt challenges.”
COVID-19 Africa Watch tracks major developments and policy announcements from across the continent and also offers a curated selection of analysis on how the pandemic will impact African economies and development efforts. The site is a project of the Milken Institute’s Global Market Development Practice.
A hub for information, analysis, and the global response to COVID-19’s impact on Africa