News and Information

Could a social impact bond work to fund SA's Covid-19 interventions?

fin24
24 May 2020
  South Africa

Planned Egypt ‘coronavirus tax’ sparks online criticism

The News
24 May 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

Uzbekistan becomes one of Tajikistan's top donor countries

Mena FN
23 May 2020
  Tajikistan;   Uzbekistan

Georgia ends state of emergency, curfew

China.org.cn
23 May 2020
  Georgia

COVID-19 impact: Saudi banks’ credit profiles to weaken

Gulf News
23 May 2020
  Saudi Arabia

South Africa has limited firepower to battle economic crisis

The National
23 May 2020
  South Africa

‘Frugal four’ propose ‘loans for loans’ approach to coronavirus recovery fund

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

Argentina, creditors get ready to resume debt talks after ninth sovereign default

Reuters
23 May 2020
  Argentina

Argentina in default but creditor negotiations continue

Rappler
23 May 2020
  Argentina

The United States announces additional funds for Uzbekistan's fight against COVID-19

Relief Web
23 May 2020
  United States;   Uzbekistan

Nigeria vs Coronavirus: Cutting naira’s umbilical dependence on oil

The Africa report
23 May 2020
  Nigeria

Leading economist warns of 10 years of depression and debt

BBC News
22 May 2020
  Global

UAE sends medical aid to Afghanistan in fight against COVID-19

Relief Web
22 May 2020
  Afghanistan

Afghan Cabinet approves plan to ease Coronavirus lockdown in Kabul

The Statesman
22 May 2020
  Afghanistan

Europe mobilising over 334m euro for fight against Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Eleven
22 May 2020
  Bangladesh;   European Union

State of emergency coming to an end: What plans are in place to continue fighting the coronavirus?

Agenda.Ge
22 May 2020
  Georgia

S. Africa’s economy to reopen despite surge in COVID-19 cases~ senior offical

CGTN
22 May 2020
  South Africa

Nigeria sounds the alarm as COVID-19 hammers poultry industry

The Poultry Site
22 May 2020
  Nigeria

Parliament passes bill allowing gov’t to impose restrictions without its consent

Agenda.Ge
22 May 2020
  Georgia

USAID to allocate another $1.5 mln to Kazakhstan to fight coronavirus

New Europe
22 May 2020
  Kazakhstan