The objective of this 3-day virtual meeting will be to engage with experts and multiple stakeholders on the issue of inclusive recovery and development to attain the following goals to:
o better understand the different definitions of inclusive development
o learn about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on inequality and the fiscal measures deployed
o discuss the role of fiscal policies in mitigating inequalities and promoting inclusive development
o explore how monetary and financial policies can further support inclusive development
o analyze how economic structural transformation impacts inequality dynamics
o propose sectoral, labor market, and pro-people policies to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on certain industries in the short term and to promote structural changes for inclusive and jobs-rich development in the medium-to-long-run
