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Shockproof and Inclusive Fiscal Policies

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the economies of most countries. What differed is the intensity of the impact, which ranged from mild economic contractions to devastating recessions and downturns.

Equitable Support for Livelihoods and Food

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

The Covid-19 pandemic and policy responses to contain its spread had severe impacts on people’s livelihoods and food security. It exposed weaknesses and inequities in social protection systems, food production and distribution, job security, and economic policies, with those already marginalised and vulnerable most affected.

Inclusive Early Childhood Development and Education in Kenya: What do Parents, Teachers and Children Understand, Perceive and Experience?

This paper describes qualitative research nested in a larger intervention programme developing and piloting a model of disability...

Horticulture in Kenya: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

The horticulture sector is fundamental to Kenya’s economy and its citizens’ livelihoods. However, global connectivity and high perishability make the sector vulnerable to shocks. The Covid-19 pandemic and related policy measures impacted the sector in multiple ways, with an estimated US$3m lost per day during lockdowns.

Informality and Marginalised Groups in Crisis Response

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

The Covid-19 pandemic had ripple effects that extend beyond the domain of health risks into economic, social, and political domains. These effects were not evenly distributed and exacerbated existing societal inequalities and marginalisation.