Monetary Policy Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change Next, I would like to talk about the Bank's monetary policy actions regarding the two important challenges that the world is facing: COVID-19 and climate change. A. Responses in Light of the Impact of COVID-19 Let me first touch on policy responses in light of the impact of COVID-19.
We agree that the WBG, in collaboration with other relevant multilateral institutions, must promptly address food insecurity in Africa, Central Asia, and the remaining least developed economies. This should include actions to increase food supply and avoid export restrictions, also through the support to regional integration and transportation infrastructure. Creating jobs and helping the private sector develop are necessary complementary objectives.