COVID-19 and African Civil Society Organizations: Impact and Responses

Abstract

Abstract:This paper investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CSO's in Africa and the ways in which they responded to it. In gathering data, a desk review methodology was adopted focusing on literature from across Africa with specific emphasis on the impact of COVID-19 on CSO's. This data was accessed from a combination of reports published by CSO organizations based in Africa, global humanitarian organizations, academic journals, and trusted news sources.