our world is turned upside down by the pandemic—by the loss of more than a million lives, by the economic impact on billions of people. In low-income countries, the shocks are so profound that we face the risk of a “lost generation.”
Multilateral institutions – the UN, WTO, WHO, World Bank, IMF, ILO and others – have to be far more effective in forging at least minimal global consensus to reduce protectionism and encourage international trade; ensure that any COVID-19 vaccine is distributed fairly across the globe; strengthen health systems; decisiv
If we are to ensure our global institutions are transformative, they must return to their founding philosophy. Social justice, inclusion and equity can no longer be guiding principles. They must be the core of our work to deliver global economic security.
| on 08.10.20
| in Just Transitions