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How Much Economic Pain is too Much in Combating COVID-19 in the Developing World?

Published on April 14, 2020
In the absence of immediate and enormous commitments from the global community to support incomes in the developing world, we must ask how much economic pain is too much as we combat the spread of COVID-19 in these countries.
Good Practical Thinking About Responding to COVID-19 in Africa

Published on April 6, 2020
Reflections on the emerging response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
Using Mobile Phones to do Research in the Time of COVID-19 Lockdowns and Beyond

Published on April 5, 2020
The increasing penetration of affordable mobile phones in developing countries is making it possible to conduct meaningful and timely research while working from home.
The Need for More Realism in Thinking About Options for COVID-19 Response in Developing Countries

Published on April 3, 2020
David Tschirley reflects on a recent McKinsey report on the COVID-19 challenge in Africa