Governments of middle-income countries cannot afford a 'whatever it takes' response, and will do whatever they can - which still won't be enough, ...
These setbacks come at a time when waves of social unrest are spreading across MICs. With a few exceptions such as Peru or Ghana, the main drivers of discontent – especially in Latin America – have been lackluster growth, lack of upward mobility, and demands for greater political representation and participation.
Employees of the Amarilo construction company stand within the marks of social distancing, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Bogota, Colombia May 19, 2020. Picture taken May 19, 2020. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez The story is similar in other Latin American countries, suggesting that the economic reversal feared by those protesting in the streets last December is already happening. Social unrest, which had been hibernating, will likely return with a vengeance.
Furthermore, the World Health Organization, which is leading the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access initiative together with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is – understandably – mainly focusing on the poorest countries.
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