50% of global Covid cost will fall on rich countries: UAE report
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The world economy could take an economic hit of up to US$3.8 trillion
The World Government Summit Organisation (WGS) on Wednesday launched a new report highlighting 21 critical priorities for the world’s governments as they rebuild and recover from the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
While dealing with the pandemic has absorbed the attention of governments around the world over the last 18 months, underlying societal issues such as mental health challenges and the climate crisis are set to intensify if governments do not adopt a holistic and proactive approach to the recovery effort, the report suggests.