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Project

COVID-19 macroeconomic policy response in Africa
 

Benin
Nigeria
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Project ID
109532
Total Funding
CAD 1,487,100.00
IDRC Officer
Bhim Adhikari
Project Status
Active
Duration
36 months

Programs and partnerships

Governance and Justice

Lead institution(s)

Project leader:
Neuma Grobbelaar
South Africa

Summary

Many developing countries do not have sufficient financial, monetary, and social instruments for the necessary immediate and long-term responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This project aims to inform policy responses in Benin, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.Read more

Many developing countries do not have sufficient financial, monetary, and social instruments for the necessary immediate and long-term responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This project aims to inform policy responses in Benin, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. It will generate evidence to support policymakers, specifically finance ministries, to promote equitable socioeconomic and sustainable environmental policies and interventions in the short and long- term. The project will also support peer learning and capacity building among targeted policymakers and policy think tanks for strong pandemic responses on fiscal and monetary measures, financing and programming options to support vulnerable groups, and rebuilding economies to be climate-resilient, sustainable, and inclusive.

Research outputs

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Brief
Language:

English

Summary

This policy insight is a synthesis of six country case studies that analyze the extent to which policies in the post-COVID era are aligned to stated targets in their respective Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submissions. The six countries are South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Benin. These case studies are an extension of an initial study of the climate change considerations in the fiscal stimulus packages adopted by the various countries when the pandemic first hit. This policy insight focuses on the progress made by the six countries in implementing their NDCs and the challenges they faced integrating these into COVID-19 recovery plans. It also looks at the policy choices that can be adopted to deliver a green recovery based on the successful implementation of the NDCs.

Author(s)
Matola, Joseph Uptile
Brief
Language:

English

Summary

In this paper, we discuss the evolution of the nationally determined commitments (NDCs) of the government of Benin. We begin by describing Benin’s contribution, as well as its vulnerability, to the changing global climate. Next, we describe Benin’s NDCs and how they evolved between their initial inception in 2015 and their revision in 2021. We then move into a discussion of the policy tools envisioned and used to achieve the NDCs. We conclude with policy recommendations on how existing government policies could be better integrated with the NDCs.

Author(s)
Heffernan, Ian
Brief
Language:

English

Summary

The current discourse on climate change and COVID-19 recovery underlines the need for an integrated response to the two issues. In Tanzania, the COVID-19 response has provided for interventions that will also enhance the country’s resilience to climate change. There is thus space for cultivating partnerships that can facilitate building back better from the pandemic while addressing climate change. Exploring such opportunities and strengthening domestic, regional, and international partnerships and collaboration are vital for the Tanzanian government.

Author(s)
Yanda, Pius
Brief
Language:

English

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe impacts on Nigeria’s macroeconomy and the livelihoods of households. The economy suffered from a recession in the third quarter of 2020, however, key sectors including telecommunications and information services (15.9%), financial institutions (13.34%), and quarrying and other minerals (21.16%) continued to experience significant growth, which led to a recovery. The Nigerian government has responded notably to address the pandemic’s impact on the economy. So far, $ 1.4 billion in additional spending has been executed, which is estimated at 0.3% of GDP. This paper examines the macroeconomic landscape and policy interventions in Nigeria with the objective of developing lessons not only for Nigeria but for other developing economies.

Author(s)
Ekeruche, Mma Amara
Brief
Language:

English

Summary

This policy insight unpacks South Africa’s existing climate change commitments, as reflected in its updated NDC, reviews how they have been impacted by recent global events and identifies enablers and potential impediments to attaining them. Given the country’s increased ambition in terms of climate mitigation, this paper also provides recommendations in respect of actions that can facilitate the implementation of the NDC and the achievement of its targets.

Author(s)
Matola, Joseph Upile
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