Many businesses have been forced to reduce operations or shut down, and an increasing number of people are expected to lose their jobs.
Companies in the services industry, a major source of growth to many economies, were among the hardest hit in the coronavirus pandemic.
Manufacturers have also been hit, and world trade volume could once again plummet this year.
“Lockdown,” brought much of global economic activity to a halt, hurting businesses and causing people to lose their jobs.