THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON TRADE AND STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Governments have seen their priorities shift overnight towards upscaling public-health preparedness and emergency support measures to cater to the vulnerable segments of their population. The challenges facing Governments are further complicated by supply-chain disruptions that have left enterprises struggling to survive. Pay cuts and furloughs have become an increasing trend, so that the losses in lives are compounded by a livelihood crisis.