A Disrupted Global Recovery
Growth slows as economies grapple with supply disruptions, higher inflation, record debt and persistent uncertainty.
Support for Africa’s Vaccine Production is Good for the World
Robust and reliable vaccine capacity in Africa is a global public good, deserving of global support.
Chart of the WeekIn the Race to Vaccinate Sub-Saharan Africa Continues to Fall Behind
Sub-Saharan Africa is losing the race to vaccinate its population against COVID-19. As of November 15, only about 4 percent of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has been fully vaccinated, up from merely 1 percent three months ago.
Joint Action Needed to Secure the Recovery
G20 should lead in sharing vaccine doses, helping developing countries financially, and committing to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century.
Fiscal Policy for an Uncertain World
As public debt rises to record levels, countries need to calibrate fiscal policies to their own unique circumstances.
A Proposal to End the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Kristalina Georgieva, Gita Gopinath, and Ruchir Agarwal
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Many countries have stepped up in the global fight against the pandemic, as have institutions such as the World Health Organization, the World Bank, Gavi (the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization), the African Union, and others. […]
From Vaccines to V-Shaped Recovery in Europe
One year into the pandemic, Europe finds itself at another turning point. New waves of infection are hitting the continent, requiring new lockdowns. […]
Cooperation Critical to Reducing Divergent Paths to Recovery in Middle East and Central Asia
By Jihad Azour
The road to recovery for the Middle East and Central Asia region will hinge on containment measures, access to and distribution of vaccines, the scope of policies to support growth, and measures to mitigate economic scarring from the pandemic. […]
Government Support Is Vital as Countries Race to Vaccinate
By Vitor Gaspar, Raphael Lam, Paolo Mauro, and Mehdi Raissi
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The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating in many countries and uncertainty is unusually high. […]