And researchers at Imperial College London previously warned that Covid-19 could kill 40 million people unless governments take urgent action. As with inequality within countries, inequality between rich and poor countries will radically shape people’s experiences of this pandemic. The first priority is to unlock the trillions of dollars that poorer countries need. This will boost the reserves of the world’s poorest countries while not costing rich countries anything – in fact, they, too, will benefit. In addition, governments need financial assistance to increase social protection, which four billion people worldwide currently lack, and to provide people like Micah with cash grants.

Source: The Star April 13, 2020 12:33 UTC