COVID-19 Pandemic and the Middle East and Central Asia: Region Facing Dual Shock

View as a webpage COVID-19 Pandemic and the Middle East and Central Asia: Region Facing Dual Shock This blog is part of a series providing regional analysis on the effects of the coronavirus. By Jihad Azour The impact of COVID-19 and the oil price plunge in the Middle East and the Caucasus and Central Asia has been substantial and could intensify. With three-quarters of the countries reporting at least one confirmed case [...]

. Kristalina Georgieva on Human, Economic Costs of Covid-19 March 24, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic is having a profound impact on lives and economies around the world. In this podcast, we hear IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's statement following her call with G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, where they discussed the extraordinary circumstances of the health crisis and the extraordinary measures it will take to mitigate its economic impact.