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Hiking at Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. Once COVID-19 community transmission was eliminated and lockdown measures eased, the economy rebounded rapidly in the second half of 2020. (photo: Robert CHG by Getty Images)

The Land of the Long White Cloud: Turning New Zealand’s Recovery into Sustained Growth

May 27, 2021

New Zealand has enjoyed a rapid economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, helped by strong health and economic policy responses. Our latest assessment of New Zealand’s economy looks at strategies to support near- and medium-term growth.

Mountains after Mountains: Korea is Containing COVID-19 and Looking Ahead

April 29, 2021

Over the past year, the Korean government’s actions have been very successful in limiting the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and lessening its economic impact.

Four Questions About Debt and Financing Risks from COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa

April 28, 2021

Across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP), countries responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with unprecedented scale and urgency.

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