Coronavirus: let's not forget the world's poorest countries - Paul Akiwumi for OECD Development matters

The 1.1 billion people living in LDCs, with an average real GDP per capita of US$922, equivalent to a mere 9% of the world’s average, are the least prepared and most vulnerable to face an eventual domestic pandemic. These countries should start making serious plans to contain an eventual contagion and the international community must stand ready to provide adequate assistance to them.