01919cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF021142 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781513551869 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Kingdom of Eswatini : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kingdom of Eswatini. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2020. 1 online resource (45 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Eswatini's economy at a time when the country is already facing deep economic challenges, and the government has begun fiscal consolidation efforts. A national lockdown to contain the spread of the virus, disruptions in supply chains, and lower external demand for key exports are curtailing economic activity. While the authorities' policy response has been timely and proactive, the economic shock and containment policies are triggering a severe recession with significant social costs, and have created urgent balance of payments needs. The pandemic is unfolding in a context of high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and a stretched health care system, which increase Eswatini's vulnerability. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2020/229 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2020/229/002.2020.issue-229-en.xml IMF e-Library