A Special Appeal from the United Nations Global Compact
As the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact is calling on business leaders everywhere to unite to support workers, communities and companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
UN Business Guide on COVID-19
Business can play a vital role in response and recovery efforts in countries affected by COVID-19 first by protecting their staff, community and clients by prioritizing containment and following the recommendations of the national health authorities and WHO to contain the virus.
COVID-19 and Food Safety: Guidance for Food Businesses
The purpose of these guidelines is to highlight additional measures so that the integrity of the food chain is maintained, and that adequate and safe food supplies are available for consumers.
COVID-19 and the world of work | Country policy responses
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of countries and their social partners have implemented decisive measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.
World Economic Outlook, April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting high and rising human costs worldwide, and the necessary protection measures are severely impacting economic activity. As a result of the pandemic, the global economy is projected to...
Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women
The year 2020, marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, was intended to be ground-breaking for gender equality. Instead, with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic even the limited gains made in the past decades are at risk of being rolled back.
Secretary-General launches plan to address the potentially devastating socio-economic impacts of COVID-19
“This human crisis demands coordinated, decisive, inclusive and innovative policy action from the world’s leading economies – and maximum financial and technical support for...”
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY, GLOBAL SOLIDARITY: Responding to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19
We are facing a global health crisis unlike any in the 75-year history of the United Nations — one that is killing people, spreading human suffering, and upending...
Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development: FINANCING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The economic and financial shocks associated with COVID-19 – such as disruptions to industrial production, falling commodity prices, financial market volatility...
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World Bank | 100 Countries Get Support in Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The largest and fastest crisis response in the Bank Group’s history, marks a milestone in implementing the Bank Group’s pledge to make available $160 billion in grants and financial support over a 15-month period to help developing countries respond to the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19 and the economic shutdown in advanced countries.
ADB Announces $6.5 Billion Initial Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced a $6.5 billion initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as they respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
IDB Group announces priority support areas for countries affected by COVID-19
The Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest have outlined their focus for deploying the financial and technical resources made available to borrowing member countries and companies to address the crisis created by COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
African Development Bank launches record breaking $3 billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond
The African Development Bank (AAA) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies.
CABEI allocates US$1.91 billion to COVID-19 Regional Contingency Plan
The SICA countries approved the Regional Contingency Plan aimed at complementing efforts towards the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19 and other rapidly spreading diseases.
EBRD unveils €1 billion emergency coronavirus financing package
The EBRD has unveiled an emergency €1 billion “Solidarity Package” of measures to help companies across its regions deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
