We call on the Government to throw its diplomatic weight behind the global community in investing in public health systems in developing countries; ensuring that testing, treatment and a vaccine when developed is made as widely available Economic impact of coronavirus: the challenges of recovery 57 as possible to emerging economies. The Government should also consider increasing the resources available to the International Monetary Fund, should it be needed to maintain countries’ internationa...

We call on the Government to throw its diplomatic weight behind the global community in investing in public health systems in developing countries; ensuring that testing, treatment and a vaccine when developed is made as widely available Economic impact of coronavirus: the challenges of recovery 57 as possible to emerging economies. The Government should also consider increasing the resources available to the International Monetary Fund, should it be needed to maintain countries’ international financing in the event of renewed market turbulence or further waves of the virus. (Paragraph 153) Overall approach Type: recommendation | Number: 19 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: On your recommendation concerning international support, I can assure you support for the most vulnerable countries suffering from the devastating health and economic impacts of the pandemic remains a key focus for the UK government. We have committed over £1 billion of UK aid so far, inc