Thursday, 18 March 2021, 7:45 am Economic resilience has emerged as a priority in response to the devastating impacts of recent system-wide crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-09, both of which will continue to leave lasting scars on our economies and societies. As countries begin to overcome this crisis through a combination of vaccine rollouts, ongoing containment and fiscal support measures, policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen resilience to future shocks as an integral part of “building back better” after the pandemic. No two crises will ever look the same, but it is critical to learn the lessons in order