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Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of COVID-19 in South Africa

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The study focuses on how COVID-19 will drive temporary and long-term changes in poverty levels in South Africa and the classification of households that are at risk. The story of Ms Khumbulile Thabethe, a single parent with three children who gave a personal testimony, was a stark reminder of the reality of how a virus, lock down and being a single parent head of a household has impacted our lives. The study further observes that economic sectors most disadvantaged by the COVID-19 outbreak include textiles, education services, catering and accommodations (including tourism), beverages, tobacco, glass products, and footwear. Small and medium enterprises are most negatively impacted.

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  • UNDP South Africa, 2020. "Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of COVID-19 in South Africa," UNDP Africa Reports 304759, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:undpar:304759
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.304759
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    1. Muller, Seán M., 2021. "The dangers of performative scientism as the alternative to anti-scientific policymaking: A critical, preliminary assessment of South Africa’s Covid-19 response and its consequences," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 140(C).

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