Webinar discusses coronavirus impact on macroeconomic planning

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The ongoing coronavirus crisis is making economic planners rethink the world’s economy and macroeconomic planning, from both regional and country perspectives, says Institute of Economic and Development Planning (IDEP) Director, Ms. Karima Ben Soltane. In remarks during a webinar on “Principles of macroeconomic planning: sustainability and health emergencies” held May 7 in the context of African responses to the current global crisis, Ms. Soltane said leaving no one behind meant adapting to the present to ensure an inclusive future. She said COVID-19 was a strong wake-up call, especially to those in financing for development.