COVID-19 in Africa: The implications for macroeconomic and socioecon

The mitigation strategies put in place by governments across the world to curb the virus as well as the uncertainty associated with the pandemic has led to a reduction in the consumption of non-essential commodities. [...] As such, analyzing the impact of the pandemic and the policies deployed in the context of the prevailing macroeconomic and socioeconomic conditions is crucial. [...] The impact of COVID-19 on the macroeconomy and social sectors Although Africa experienced a stable growth rate of 3.1% in 2019 and projections showed that growth will increase further to 3.6% in 2020, the mitigation strategies implemented to curb the spread of the virus alongside the adverse global economic conditions have led to an economic contraction in most countries. [...] The cancellation of elective care, the redeployment of staff to provide COVID-19 relief, the lack of medical supplies, and changes to treatment policies are highlighted by the WHO (2020b) as the main causes of the disruption. [...] households Cameroon - US$ 825 - An increase - Exemptions - Health - A decrease of the million in the family from the tourist strategy to policy rate by 25 allowance tax in the hotel prevent the bps to 3.25% from CFAF and catering spread of the - A decrease of the 2,800 to CFAF sectors for the pandemic and Marginal Lending 4,500 rest of the 2020 take care of Facility rate by 100 - A raise of financ.