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

South Africa Undp

No 304759, UNDP Africa Reports from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: International; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 98
Date: 2020-08-26
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.304759

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