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The Economy in the Time of Covid-19
World Bank Group - 2020
After a period of rapid economic growth associated with high commodity prices, the region had entered a phase of lackluster performance. Recent developments, including a new oil price shock, and the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic will push the region into recession. Many countries are...
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Kenya Economic Update, April 2020 : Turbulent Times for Growth in Kenya -- Policy Options during the COVID-19 Pandemic
World Bank Group - 2020
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic will have a large negative impact on the Kenyan economy. Even before being … affected by the novel coronavirus, Kenya's economy had decelerated. The World Bank estimates that GDP growth in 2019 was about … 5.6 percent, down from 6.3 percent in 2018. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) shock is expected to further reduce growth in …
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Russia Economic Report, No. 43, July 2020 : Recession and Growth Under the Shadow of a Pandemic
World Bank Group - 2020
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has triggered a deep global economic recession. The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) shock is …
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Somalia Economic Update, June 2020 : Impact of COVID-19 - Policies to Manage the Crisis and Strengthen Economic Recovery
World Bank Group - 2020
Before the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Somalia's economy was on an upward trajectory, recovering from the 2016 …
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Liberia Economic Update, June 2020 : The COVID-19 Crisis in Liberia - Projected Impact and Policy Options for a Robust Recovery
World Bank Group - 2020
When the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic emerged in early 2020, Liberia was already facing a challenging …
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Ensuring Integrity in Government's Response to COVID-19
World Bank Group - 2020
Governments around the world are designing and implementing rapid responses to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. In … addressing and mitigating corruption risks in the COVID-19 (coronavirus) response, both in the initial response and in the medium … Institutional Response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Pandemic …
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Response Note to COVID-19 in Europe and Central Asia : Policy and Practice Recommendations
World Bank Group - 2020
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Education Team's vision is for education systems to empower all to reach their full potential. In line with this vision, the purpose of this guidance note is to provide recommendations and policy advice for decision-makers on potential education responses to the...
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Protecting People and Economies : Integrated Policy Responses to COVID-19
World Bank Group - 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a global health emergency and an unprecedented economic crisis of historic magnitude. Governments facing this threat are in uncharted territory, but three policy priorities addressed in this note are clear. Disease containment is a first-order concern to...
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Ghana Private Equity and Venture Capital Ecosystem Study
World Bank Group - 2016
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Stimulating Business Angels in the Czech Republic
World Bank Group - 2018
This report provides a systematic assessment of business angel activities, and the ecosystem surrounding innovation finance, in the Czech Republic. Based on literature reviews, published data sources and local stakeholder interviews, the report distills findings related to the demand for and...
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