A weak, uneven and very uncertain economic recovery.
In its annual report, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) is concerned about the long-term consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular for the poorest and emerging countries.
The shock is already massive this year with a decline in world GDP estimated at around 7% compared to the growth trajectory initially forecast.
This represents a global production deficit of over $ 6 trillion by the end of the year.
The situation is particularly critical in Latin America, one of the regions most affected by the virus.
Global trade will shrink by about a fifth this year, the report said.
Foreign direct investment could fall by 40% and remittances from migrant workers - which represent a very important windfall, for some countries the main source of financing - will be reduced by more than
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