The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has prepared analytical research on business support mechanisms to avoid insolvency during the COVID-19 crisis. The slowdown of economic activity caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and related emergency measures implemented to tackle the health crisis have led to severe difficulties for companies to meet their financial obligations. Many of the fixed costs, such as rents and interest payments, remain due while the cash flow destined to meet these obligations has vanished. As a result, many otherwise sound companies are facing acute liquidity constraints that eventually might become solvency problems.

Arthur D. Little experts prepared a report on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on telecommunications companies, the risks and opportunities of the current environment, as well as the main ways for telecom companies to get out of the crisis in order to achieve success in the new reality.

The study prepared by WTO experts examines recent trends in world trade. The review analyzed statistics on the coronavirus impact on trade, identified key trends and prospects for the global market.

Brand Africa’s Top 100 Most Admired Brands in Africa report was conducted in 27 countries across the continent, analysing changes to the ranking over the last ten years, the impact of challenging economic conditions on African brands, and the steps that need to be taken in order for local brands to compete with the global giants dominating the market.