This paper analyzes COVID-19 relief spending in ten countries to assess whether governments are investing resources in inclusive programs that will lead to the desired goal of ‘building back better.’ The results of this analysis indicate that current investments are likely to maintain the status quo, and potentially lead to a deepening of inequalities by overlooking urgent needs of marginalized groups affected by the social and economic effects of the pandemic. The countries analyzed are the following: Canada, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mexico, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Sweden, Tunisia, and Uruguay.
COVID-19 impact: 77% of households face loss of monthly income
The Dhaka Tribune covers an international dialogue moderated by program lead Leah Zamore, hosted with BRAC and UN Women. This event discussed "demographic and socio-economic changes induced by the Covid-19 pandemic: Challenges of new circumstances" in Bangladesh.