U.N. News: Finance Ministers meet to refine ‘single ambitious menu’ for COVID-19 recovery and beyond
“The U.N. Deputy Secretary-General has reminded Finance Ministers from across the world of their duty to help countries emerge from the social and economic chaos brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amina Mohammed addressed ministers from U.N. Member States, and representatives from international institutions, during a virtual meeting on Tuesday to solidify a ‘menu’ of policy options for post-pandemic recovery and beyond, which will be presented to world leaders later this month. Although the crisis has affected everyone, Ms. Mohammed said the consequences will be worse for the world’s most vulnerable citizens…” (9/8).

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