Sara Harcourt

COVID-19’s economic damage has not hit countries equally

By Jorge Rivera, Sara Harcourt, 11 February 2021

COVID-19 is threatening to wipe out decades of economic progress and development gains.

Where do we go from here on COVID-19 debt relief?

By Jorge Rivera, Sara Harcourt, 11 May 2020

The costs of the COVID-19 pandemic are going to be monumental. Africa alone is estimated to need US$100-$200 billion to address the impact. In higher income countries, governments have stepped forward with trillions in economic stimulus packages. But the majority of developing countries do not have the money to cover the costs of this pandemic. Debt relief is one of the fastest, most effective means of freeing up cash in developing country budgets. The recent G20 agreement to suspend debt...