IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BUSINESSES IN THE DRC - ITERATION 8

Covid-19 has had economic impacts across the DRC. Restrictions on business operations, disruption at international borders and lower demand for key exports in the first half of 2020 have all negatively affected growth, employment and debt levels. Today, almost a year since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, the situation is still evolving. Announcements of rising cases in December forced the government to impose renewed restrictions to try and curb a possible second wave of the virus. In light of these developments, this study investigates how the pandemic is impacting companies across the country. Data and analysis—complemented by direct inputs from business leaders—provide insight into how the government and other stakeholders can best support businesses at this time.

This study aims to track how COVID-19 is impacting companies across the country. Through data and analysis—complemented by direct input from business leaders—this study provides insight into how the government and other stakeholders can best support businesses at this time.