This study analyses the policy responses of governments in Asia-Pacific to the Covid-19 crisis and their level of alignment with the 2030 Agenda and SDG 8 in particular.

The report is structured in three parts:

1. regional assessment of the socio-economic impact of Covid-19 and an outline of recovery policies in relation to Goal 8;

2. an in-depth analysis of the situation in two case countries: Nepal and Pakistan; and

3. a series of recommendations to governments and international donors.