COVID-19: Addressing the Social Crisis Through Fiscal Stimulus Plans

The unfolding health crisis poses unprecedented challenges to individuals, families, Governments and to the international community. While containing the coronavirus pandemic is the most urgent priority, countries are quickly acting to counter its negative impact on employment and poverty, including through fiscal stimulus plans. Whether these plans will protect the most disadvantaged people and households over the long-term depends on their size, duration and on how measures are implemented.