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2016-Makutsi South Africa (Courtesy Werner Bayer)

The Economic Impacts of COVID-19: Lessons from South Africa’s Lockdown

Amanda Betag, Research Fellow, African Political Economy Policy Lab August 17, 2020

COVID-19 has hit every country hard and South Africa (SA) is no exception. In anticipation of how hard hitting the pandemic would be for SA, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster on March 15 alongside several restrictions a mere 10 days after the first confirmed case. Among these restrictions was a lockdown in which citizens were restricted from moving freely, except for leaving their homes for essential tasks. The resultant effect of this is unprecedented economic strains. This article will highlight the economic impact of the pandemic in SA with regards to poverty, unemployment, gross domestic product (GDP), food insecurity and violence.

This photo, published in January, 2020 portrays a woman from Mangochi, Malawi riding her bike past men in trucks depicting the divide and common differences experienced between men and women in the informal sector. Credit: Aditya Septiansya

The Gendered Effects of COVID-19

Khwima Mwasinga August 12, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has affected countries and regions all over the world in unique ways. Viewing the pandemic through a gendered lens, we find that it has significantly increased economic pressures and social obligations faced by women. However, with a new incoming government in the country, things may be set to change.

Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally

Maxwell Bone October 31, 2019

Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally Maxwell Bone, Research Fellow A decades-long relationship continues to flourish, despite increasing pressure from UN sanctions. Following Uganda’s independence in 1962, the landlocked Central African country has suffered from multiple civil wars and guerrilla movements. One of those brought Idi Amin, a tyrannical dictator, into power in 1971. During his presidency, Uganda first developed relations with North Korea. The relations between the two countries have strengthened during the Ugandan presidencies succeeding Amin until today. In this photo taken Oct. 30, 2014, Kim Yong Nam, foreground-left, then head of North Korea’s parliament, is escorted into Uganda’s parliament

Source: The Women's Peace Table in Kololi, The Gambia in 2019. Photo by John Gbenagnon

Women as Peacemakers in Senegal – Voices To Be Heard

Khadeeja Haddy Sarr, Research Fellow, Youth, Gender and Vulnerability Policy Lab August 17, 2020

The role of women in peacebuilding continues to receive global attention whilst being mandated by United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. The Casamance region in southern Senegal provides an excellent illustration of women as peacemakers.

In Arusha, Tanzania, Maasai Women See Opportunity Amid Crisis

Rebecca Ellison, Director, Youth, Gender and Vulnerability Policy Lab August 17, 2020

“A village which is not discussed is not built,” or in the Maasai language (Maa), “Ore enkan nemeiguena, nemeshetayiu.” To the 150 Maasai women in the small village of Olmringiringa, Tanzania, nowhere is this adage more true as when parents consult weekly to discuss a number of community service needs, including continuous learning activities for village children who have had their education disrupted since schools were shut down due to COVID-19 in March 2020.

The Economic Impacts of COVID-19: Lessons from South Africa’s Lockdown

Amanda Betag, Research Fellow, African Political Economy Policy Lab August 17, 2020

PUBLICATIONS

The Economic Impacts of COVID-19: Lessons from South Africa’s Lockdown

The Gendered Effects of COVID-19

Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally

Women as Peacemakers in Senegal – Voices To Be Heard

In Arusha, Tanzania, Maasai Women See Opportunity Amid Crisis

The Economic Impacts of COVID-19: Lessons from South Africa’s Lockdown

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