The impact of COVID-19 on informal humanitarian supply chains – The case study of Zimbabwe

Ittmann, HW

doi:10.4102/jtscm.v16i0.773

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“…Recent concerns have been raised on the political use of travel measures to control international migration under the pretext of public health, including the risk of human rights violations 8–11. Additional social consequences such as family separation,12–14 social stigmatisation and exposure to violence for immigrant workers15 16 and limited access to food17 have also been examined. The authors have written a separate review on these social impacts.…”

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The economic impact of international travel measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Bazak,

Sander,

Werker

et al. 2024

BMJ Glob Health

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IntroductionAssessment of the use of travel measures during COVID-19 has focused on their effectiveness in achieving public health objectives. However, the prolonged use of highly varied and frequently changing measures by governments, and their unintended consequences caused, has been controversial. This has led to a call for coordinated decision-making focused on risk-based approaches, which requires better understanding of the broader impacts of international travel measures (ITMs) on individuals and societies.MethodsOur scoping review investigates the literature on the economic impact of COVID-19 ITMs. We searched health, social science and COVID-19-specific databases for empirical studies preprinted or published between 1 January 2020 and 31 October 2023. Evidence was charted using a narrative approach and included jurisdiction of study, ITMs studied, study design, outcome categories, and main findings.ResultsTwenty-six studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for data extraction. Twelve of them focused on the international travel restrictions implemented in early 2020. Limited attention was given to measures such as entry/exit screening and vaccination requirements. Eight studies focused on high-income countries, 6 on low-income and middle-income countries and 10 studies were comparative although did not select countries by income. Economic outcomes assessed included financial markets (n=13), economic growth (n=4), economic activities (n=1), performance of industries central to international travel (n=9), household-level economic status (n=3) and consumer behaviour (n=1). Empirical methods employed included linear regression (n=17), mathematical modelling (n=3) and mixed strategies (n=6).ConclusionExisting studies have begun to provide evidence of the wide-ranging economic impacts resulting from ITMs. However, the small body of research combined with difficulties in isolating the effects of such measures and limitations in available data mean that it is challenging to draw general and robust conclusions. Future research using rigorous empirical methods and high-quality data is needed on this topic.

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The economic impact of international travel measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Bazak,

Sander,

Werker

et al. 2024

BMJ Glob Health

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Understanding the secondary outcomes of international travel measures during the covid-19 pandemic: a scoping review of social impact evidence

Lee,

Zhumatova,

Worsnop

et al. 2024

Global Health

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Background Assessment of the effective use of international travel measures during the COVID-19 pandemic has focused on public health goals, namely limiting virus introduction and onward transmission. However, risk-based approaches includes the weighing of public health goals against potential social, economic and other secondary impacts. Advancing risk-based approaches thus requires fuller understanding of available evidence on such impacts. Methods We conducted a scoping review of existing studies of the social impacts of international travel measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applying a standardized typology of travel measures, and five categories of social impact, we searched 9 databases across multiple disciplines spanning public health and the social sciences. We identified 26 studies for inclusion and reviewed their scope, methods, type of travel measure, and social impacts analysed. Results The studies cover a diverse range of national settings with a strong focus on high-income countries. A broad range of populations are studied, hindered in their outbound or inbound travel. Most studies focus on 2020 when travel restrictions were widely introduced, but limited attention is given to the broader effects of their prolonged use. Studies primarily used qualitative or mixed methods, with adaptations to comply with public health measures. Most studies focused on travel restrictions, as one type of travel measure, often combined with domestic public health measures, making it difficult to determine their specific social impacts. All five categories of social impacts were observed although there was a strong emphasis on negative social impacts including family separation, decreased work opportunities, reduced quality of life, and inability to meet cultural needs. A small number of countries identified positive social impacts such as restored work-life balance and an increase in perceptions of safety and security. Conclusions While international travel measures were among the most controversial interventions applied during the COVID-19 pandemic, given their prolonged use and widespread impacts on individuals and populations, there remains limited study of their secondary impacts. If risk-based approaches are to be advanced, involving informed choices between public health and other policy goals, there is a need to better understand such impacts, including their differential impacts across diverse populations and settings.

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The impact of COVID-19 on the transport and logistics management: Lessons learnt and future imperatives

Pisa

2022

Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

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The impact of COVID-19 on informal humanitarian supply chains – The case study of Zimbabwe

Cited by 3 publications

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The economic impact of international travel measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

The economic impact of international travel measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Understanding the secondary outcomes of international travel measures during the covid-19 pandemic: a scoping review of social impact evidence

The impact of COVID-19 on the transport and logistics management: Lessons learnt and future imperatives

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