

The cost of lockdown in the developing world
Mar 26, 2020
Jayati Ghosh, Professor of economics at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, discusses the lack of planning for the millions near the breadline in India's lockdown. The podcast explores the devastating impact of lockdown measures in developing countries and the urgent need for coordinated solutions to support essential services. Experts analyze the long-term effects of COVID-19 on poverty, malnutrition, and government responses in nations like Pakistan and Brazil.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Challenges and Suffering Induced by Lockdown Measures in a Developing Country
02:32 • 3min
Challenges of Supporting Essential Services during Lockdown in Developing Countries
05:14 • 2min
Lockdown Challenges in Developing Countries
06:57 • 6min
Navigating the Impacts of COVID-19 on Developing Economies
13:11 • 4min