The RIAC study presents an analysis of the impact of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on vast regions of the world that are conventionally referred to as the «global South»: countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The note reviews policy options to mitigate the (formal) employment impact of COVID-19, many of which are being deployed by governments.

The publication by The Center for Strategic Research (CSR) examines growth prospects for the light industry in Russia in the context of the current turbulence.