Van Gass, Conrad2023-06-012023-06-012023http://hdl.handle.net/10625/62034This policy insight is a synthesis of case studies of six middle- and low-income countries across sub-Saharan Africa, investigating the impact of, and policy responses to, the COVID shock of 2020–21. It also evaluates them against longer-term developmental objectives of social inclusivity and climate resilience. Comparative data analysis is undertaken with a view to developing financial capacity, climate-friendliness, and vulnerability–inclusivity indices. Policy recommendations are guided by the question of how to develop Africa’s resilience to shocks through the COVID recovery period (2021–2024) and beyond.application/pdfCOVID-19 RESPONSEFISCAL STIMULUSECONOMIC POLICYMONETARY POLICYSOUTH OF SAHARAPolicy Brief