From the Key Takeaways: Governments in the MENA [Middle East and North Africa] region have rapidly reacted to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) With all necessary caution at this stage of pandemic, contagion seems limited so far, and the public health consequences less severe than expected However, the pandemic is already causing dramatic economic (drop in oil revenues, remittances, FDIs [foreign direct investment] and tourism) and social consequences, in particular for the most vulnerable (youth, women, informal workers) A regional agenda of reform could help address the region' structural imbalances and support the design of a new inclusive growth model COVID-19 (Disease);Public health;Disaster recovery;Investments, Foreign;Tourism
COVID-19 Crisis Response in MENA Countries