NDB Board of Directors approves USD 1 billion COVID-19 Emergency Program Loan to South Africa for Supporting Economic Recovery from COVID-19
Share this article Share this article SHANGHAI, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) approved a USD 1 billion COVID-19 Emergency Program Loan to the Government of the Republic of South Africa for supporting South Africa's economic recovery from COVID-19 (the Loan). The Loan will support the Government of South Africa in its efforts to contain the economic fallout of the pandemic and start economic recovery. The Loan will finance creation of employment opportunities in South Africa, in particular the first phase of the Preside...