Political Geography: Africa / Topic: Economic Recovery

Author:: Mbewe Kalikeka
Publication Date:: 10-2021
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR)
Abstract:: Zambia’s 2021 National Budget is being executed under the theme, “Stimulate Economic Recovery and Build Resilience to Safeguard Livelihoods and Protect the Vulnerable.” During the budget planning process the COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on economic activity that led the economy to contract by 3% in 2020. This is on the back of the economy having already being vulnerable to external shocks due to its structural weaknesses. Therefore, in line with aspirations to stimulate economic recovery, the 2021 National Budget set the growth target at 1.8%, underscoring a strong desire to crutch the economy to its recovery.
Topic:: Budget, Macroeconomics, Fiscal Policy, COVID-19, and Economic Recovery
Political Geography:: Africa and Zambia

Author:: Helmo Preuss
Publication Date:: 08-2021
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Cairo Review of Global Affairs
Institution:: School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, American University in Cairo
Abstract:: The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the tourism industry in 2020, but this year a slow vaccine rollout and new variants means it will take a while to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
Topic:: Science and Technology, Tourism, Public Health, Vaccine, Pandemic, COVID-19, and Economic Recovery
Political Geography:: Africa

Author:: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment
Publication Date:: 09-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Abstract:: This report is a synthesis of proceedings of the 10th high level dialogue on the national budget that largely focused on what should be prioritized during the Covid-19 pandemic, what the change may mean for the Uganda's development in the short-term and the interventions for economic recovery.
Topic:: Budget, Public Health, Pandemic, COVID-19, and Economic Recovery
Political Geography:: Uganda and Africa

Author:: Michael Bratton and Peter Penar
Publication Date:: 01-2014
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Afrobarometer
Abstract:: In an Afrobarometer survey in December 2012, three quarters of adult Malians were worried that the country was moving in “the wrong direction.” At that time, at the depths of a profound national crisis, most Malians thought the future looked bleak. A year later, however, a follow-up survey reveals newfound hope in the future. By December 2013, two thirds of all Malians now consider that that the country is headed in the “right direction.” What explains this remarkable turnaround in the public mood? The upswing in the country’s collective frame of mind within the space of a single year is traced to several positive developments. These include an improved security situation, the restoration of a freely elected government, and rising confidence in economic recovery.
Topic:: Security, Development, Public Opinion, Internal Displacement, and Economic Recovery
Political Geography:: Africa and Mali

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