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Antoinette van der Merwe

Antoinette van der Merwe is a doctoral researcher at the Development Economics Group at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Antoinette’s research focuses on various developmental concerns such as child labour in gold mining in West Africa, as well as the effects of Covid-19 and early childhood development in South Africa.

Studies in informal settlements show transparent communication is key to trusting the government and adhering to restrictions (Marco Longari/AFP)
INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS

A smarter, not stricter lockdown is necessary

Studies in informal settlements show transparent communication is key to trusting the government and adhering to restrictions

  • Antoinette van der Merwe
  • Yael Borofsky
6 min read