RODGER VOORHIES | How African economies can guard against future shocks

Innovative financial regulations, digital payment and ID infrastructure support and a focus on women are needed

13 April 2021 - 20:06 By Rodger Voorhies

In the year since Covid-19 hit, economies across Africa have experienced a dramatic slowdown. Even countries with limited initial incidence of the virus faced severe economic aftershocks. Significant disruption in agricultural markets and labour in sub-Saharan Africa has restricted income and led to rapid food insecurity for many...

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