12 May 2020

Reopening the economy: Learning from success

  • Year: 2020
  • Author(s): Neva Makgetla, Gillian Chigumira, Nokwanda Maseko (TIPS)

South Africa has adopted a phased approach to reopening the economy. The relaxation of restrictions on economic activity will depend on the extent to which the contagion is controlled and the health sector prepared to deal with a surge. In that context, the specific regulations for the economy are still being considered. This brief seeks to assist the process by analysing the experiences of countries that succeeded in ending the threat of COVID-19.

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