Hits and misses: Budget credibility in the context of COVID-19 in Kenya

Hits and misses: Budget credibility in the context of COVID-19 in Kenya

This study takes a first look at how the Kenyan government’s fiscal response to COVID-19 was implemented, especially in the first months of the pandemic covering the financial year 2019/20. In doing so, we hope to understand how the government’s capacity to spend its approved budget was affected by the crisis, especially in sectors that were critical to addressing the pandemic, such as health and social protection.

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Managing COVID Funds: Senegal

Managing COVID Funds: Senegal

This advocacy memo aims at analyzing and making recommendations on improving the level of transparency and credibility in the implementation of the “Force Covid-19” fund. It highlights the availability of data and information on the main fiscal measures in response to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. The idea is therefore to show how the government can improve transparency and accountability practices as the COVID crisis continues. Read the report.