Recommendations and Reflections

EADI global development series, pp. 365–369

Abstract

Abstract Although the pandemic itself is no longer considered a global threat, the aftermath for the African continent unequivocally is. While some of the studies suggested ways to alleviate part of the harmful remnants of COVID-19, lessons that can be drawn are predominantly warnings for future disruptive changes and crises. During COVID-19, the vision of “building back better” was heard loudly within and outside of the development realm. Yet getting back to business as usual quickly overshadowed this aspiration. This chapter provides reflections and recommendations for future shocks and crises such as the pandemic.

Authors 4

1. Anika Altaf corresponding Aachen INCLUDE Knowledge Platform for Inclusive Development Policies African Studies Centre Leiden

   African Studies Centre

   Affiliation as printed

   INCLUDE Knowledge Platform for Inclusive Development Policies, African Studies Centre Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands

2. Dzodzi Tsikata

   University of London · SOAS University of London

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Development Studies SOAS, University of London, London, UK

   Department of Development Studies, SOAS, University of London, London, UK

3. Gertrude Dzifa Torvikey

   University of Ghana

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

4. Marleen Dekker Aachen African Studies Centre Leiden

   African Studies Centre

   Affiliation as printed

   African Studies Centre Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands

   Leiden, The Netherlands