The COVID–19 outbreak has significantly impacted infrastructure development and the global economy. International response to the rapid disruption to key infrastructure sectors and industries is ongoing. IFC’s COVID–19 infrastructure sector notes provide a quick and short analyses on the impact of the pandemic on different infrastructure sectors while proposing recommendations for an effective response to this global crisis. For more on what IFC is doing to address the COVID-19 crisis, please click here.
Sector Updates: The Impact of COVID-19 on Infrastructure 2021-2022
Short Term Effects of COVID-19 on Digital Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
Dec 15, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the value of digital connectivity and has had numerous and at times contrasting effects on the digital infrastructure sector.
COVID-19's Impact on Sub-National Governments:
The Outlook One Year On
July 28, 2021More than a year after the crisis first hit, we project gradual recovery for subnational governments in the second half of 2021 and 2022.
The Early Impact of COVID-19 on Infrastructure Sectors 2020-2021
COVID-19’s Impact on Sub-National Governments
October 21, 2020In emerging markets, urban centers feel the brunt of both the health and economic crises, putting subnational governments, or SNGs, front and center in the efforts to contain COVID-19.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Water and Sanitation Sector
July 1, 2020Frequent and proper handwashing is the most basic frontline defense against the spread of COVID-19. Yet a quarter of the world’s population lacks access to a reliable water supply.
COVID-19's Impact on the Waste Sector
June 16, 2020Every year the world generates over 2 billion metric tons of municipal solid waste. Learn how cities are dealing with challenges of waste collection and management in COVID-19 times.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Logistics
June 9, 2020This IFC analysis explores the disruptions to the global supply chain and the response by the logistics sector. Learn how logistics companies and governments are adapting to a new reality now and after the pandemic.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Power Sector
June 4, 2020This IFC note explores the financial stress and disruptive impact of COVID-19 on the power sector. Find out how the sector is projected to recover post-pandemic.
COVID-19's Impact on the Global Telecommunications Industry
May 27, 2020Find out how the sector is keeping economies moving under the “new normal”.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Airports
May 13, 2020Given the importance of airports to the economic development of cities, countries, and regions, the broader impact of COVID-19 on the global economy is enormous.