With the pace at which viruses spread, which could significantly derail economic growth, we were further emboldened to work 17  on measures that would improve productivity, support employment generation and strengthen the resilience of our economy to external shocks. 23.
As a result, working with the fiscal authorities, we took unprecedented measures to contain the effects of the pandemic on our economy, in addition to other efforts aimed at stimulating greater economic activity in key sectors of our economy. Please permit me to highlight some of the steps we took towards achieving our mandated goals. Containing the Impact of COVID-19 24.