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An unequal pandemic
In 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic raged on, nearly every development indicator worsened – an
unprecedented phenomenon. Indeed, it has been estimated that the first 25 weeks of this global
health crisis set development back by 25 years.But what does this actually mean, and who is bearing the greatest burden? Here we take a closer look at the pandemic’s health and societal impact.