Experts predicted millions of COVID-19 deaths in Africa because of fragile health systems, high population densities in urban areas, poverty and a lack of safe access to water and sanitation. But the region seems to be successful in tackling the pandemic. Prevalence and mortality rates are still low.

With low public budgets, policies aiming at fighting the pandemic, fulfilling social, economic and cultural rights and redistributing wealth, cannot be implemented properly. This has far reaching consequences, including the perpetuation of unequal gender relations.

Speakers*:

– Luckystar Miyandazi (Africa’s Institutions and Regional Dynamics Programme at the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) ; Brussels/Belgium)

– David Kabanda (Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights; Kampala/Uganda)

Moderation: Martina Neuwirth (VIDC, Mattersburger Kreis)

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