INDIA: Amid pressure, government to ease restrictions but keeps fingers crossed
Following an announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 April that India will continue its national lockdown until 3 May, but will be reviewed and some restrictions could be lifted on 20 April, large corporations to small businesses are all are scrambling to ensure they a… Become a member to read the rest […]
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: G20 to suspend bilateral debt, putting pressure on others
On 15 April, following a meeting of their finance ministers and central bank governors, the G20 announced the suspension of all bilateral debt payments for the poorest countries until the end of the year. Multilateral development banks were asked to contribute as well. While the … Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTH KOREA: Democrats win historic victory in National Assembly elections
President Moon Jae-in’s Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) won a resounding victory in National Assembly elections on Wednesday, 15 April, with returns suggesting that the ruling party won 178 seats, the largest-ever majority won in the 300-seat legislature since democratization and… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: The politics of exit strategies
In this piece, we provide an overview of the exit strategies currently being planned by selected European governments and the surrounding politics. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Italy Lockdown time… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Piecemeal economic response
● Over the next day or two, decisions from today’s cabinet meeting may emerge regarding social grants and the phased restart of some sectors. ● The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) continues to lead the economic policy response to the pandemic and the extended lockdown. ● … Become a member to read the rest […]
MEXICO: More distraction from AMLO
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) yesterday, 14 April, announced that he would be in favor of bringing forward a presidential recall referendum to 2021. Under current rules, the recall referendum would take place in March 2022 should a signature collection drive fulfil… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Summit focuses on healthcare cooperation, but it will take time
Leaders of the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) nations met virtually on Tuesday, 14 April, and then with their counterparts from China, South Korea and Japan (the so-called “+3” countries) on the same day. Although these types of meetings are often do… Become a member to read the rest of […]