Korea has limited the damage to its economy from the COVID-19 crisis with swift and effective measures to contain the coronavirus, and protect households and businesses. Support for workers and the export-dependent economy should continue, as the recovery will be slow and uncertainty remains high, says the latest OECD Economic Survey of Korea.

South Africa responded swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the sharp drop in activity adds to long-standing challenges and raises the urgency of structural reforms, according to the Economic Survey of South Africa. The survey recommends a wide range of measures to improve the quality of and access to health care and support businesses and people.

Greece has responded swiftly and effectively to the Covid-19 pandemic and has managed to contain the spread of infections but the economy has been hit hard, adding to long-standing challenges. Government measures to strengthen the health system, support businesses and people’s incomes need to continue, according to latest Economic Survey of Greece.

After five years of robust growth, Slovenia’s economy has been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. Further support to businesses and households may be needed to reinforce the recovery and avoid lasting scars, particularly given the underlying pressures of an ageing population, according to the OECD Economic Survey of Slovenia.

According to OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2020-2029, the pandemic is expected to depress demand in the next few years and could further undermine food security. It is causing unprecedented uncertainties in global food supply chains as well as shifts in demand for food and food services.