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Tanzanian approach applauded
WASHINGTON, USA
Facing a fast-changing situation with great uncertainty and so many unknowns, most governments around the world have resumed to similar approaches to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some African countries including but not limited to South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, have reacted quickly and decisively to curb the potential influx and spread of the COVID-19 virus very much in line with emerging international experience.
As the situation evolves, there are more questions about suitability and likely effectiveness of some of these policies such as strict confinement.
As African governments deploy a series of emergency measures, structural features of African economies should shape the policy responses that are designed and implemented to fend-off COVID-19.
There are multiple reasons why economic policies implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa should be different from those adopted in advanced countries and (some) middle-income countries.
Tanzania is one of the countries in the region cited as one of the best examples for its strategic approach that considers the best of its political economy and well being of the society.
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Tanzanian approach applauded
WASHINGTON, USA
Facing a fast-changing situation with great uncertainty and so many unknowns, most governments around the world have resumed to similar approaches to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some African countries including but not limited to South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, have reacted quickly and decisively to curb the potential influx and spread of the COVID-19 virus very much in line with emerging international experience.
As the situation evolves, there are more questions about suitability and likely effectiveness of some of these policies such as strict confinement.
As African governments deploy a series of emergency measures, structural features of African economies should shape the policy responses that are designed and implemented to fend-off COVID-19.
There are multiple reasons why economic policies implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa should be different from those adopted in advanced countries and (some) middle-income countries.
Tanzania is one of the countries in the region cited as one of the best examples for its strategic approach that considers the best of its political economy and well being of the society.
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