Lebanon’s economic downfall has had a devastating effect on the healthcare sector, which has been witnessing a steep shortage of medicines following the Banque du Liban’s decision to lift subsidies on medicines, amid shortage of foreign currency reserves in the country. Urgent measures are needed...
Coronavirus, Women empowerment / 23.07.2020
Covid-19 impact on women and girls’ conditions in developing countries
COVID19 has worsened female workers' conditions in developing countries, leaving them in a situation of strong economic distress and reducing their opportunity to be involved in the labor market. Millions of women from developing regions will lose years of success in contributing to household income, voiding...
Companies, Coronavirus, Economics / 08.07.2020
Companies are receiving financial State aids aimed at accelerating economic recovery
Many companies worldwide have been receiving financial state aids to counteract the effects of the economic crisis brought by COVID19. Different rules and limitations apply to approved aids and beneficiary firms in Europe and the US. Since the advent of coronavirus, businesses have been receiving state...