COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean: Regional socio-economic implications
and policy priorities
This policy note is an updated version of the note published end April 2020. It updates
indicators and the main socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis in Latin
America and the Caribbean (LAC) and presents the main policy priorities to be achieved,
taking into consideration the most recent evolution of the crisis. In 2020 LAC will
be the most affected emerging and developing region in the world in terms of GDP growth
and this crisis is hitting particularly the most vulnerable groups. Policy reactions
have been bold, but further measures are needed.
Published on December 08, 2020Also available in: Spanish, Portuguese
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