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TitrePolicy Brief: Impact of COVID-19 in Africa
AuteurUnited Nations
ThèmeCOVID 19
Date de publication20200521
ÉditeurUnited Nations
Nombre de pages28 pages
LangueEnglish
Couverture géographiqueAfrica
Mots clésCOVID 19 Pandemic
RésuméIt is too early to know the full impact of COVID-19 on Africa. To date the experience has been varied. There are causes for concern, but also reasons for hope. Early estimates were pessimistic regarding the pandemic’s impact on the continent. But the relatively low numbers of COVID-19 cases reported thus far have raised hopes that African countries may be spared the worst of the pandemic. While the virus is present in all African countries, most countries have recorded fewer than 1,000 cases. The African Union acted swiftly, endorsing a joint continental strategy in February, and complementing efforts by Member States and Regional Economic Communities by providing a public health platform. This policy brief takes a snapshot of immediate impacts of the pandemic on health, economies, peace, security, human rights and humanitarian assistance in Africa. It outlines response measures currently being taken by African and external stakeholders and provides recommendations to protect gains in the fight against the pandemic and maximise opportunities in the recovery for a more inclusive and sustainable future as countries emerge from this crisis
Détenteur du copyrightUnited Nations
Copyright URLhttps://www.un.org
Taille du fichier1336026 MB
Format du fichierPDF
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