Finance Ministers meet to refine ‘single ambitious menu’ for COVID-19 recovery and beyond

The UN Deputy Secretary-General has reminded Finance Ministers from across the world of their duty to help countries emerge from the social and economic chaos brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Countries must ‘get their hands dirty’ to stem COVID and prevent future pandemics

14 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended a world embroiled in chaos, unleashing catastrophic health, social and economic consequences along with irreparable harm to humanity, according to UN-backed report published on Monday.

COVID-19 pandemic exposes global ‘frailties and inequalities’: UN deputy chief

03 May 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic which has swept across the developed and developing world is “exposing the frailties and inequalities of our societies,” according to the UN Deputy Secretary-General.

‘Unprecedented’ financing needed to halt recession of ‘unparalleled proportions’: Mohammed

02 Jun 2020

As COVID-19 has halted economic activity and threatens social wellbeing across the globe, the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) held a wide-ranging policy discussion on Tuesday, exploring financing options to address the pandemic and mobilize the resources needed for a proactive recovery.