In this study, the ANN approach was applied to
analyze COVID-19 new cases in Niger. The employed data covers the period 1
January 2020 – 25 March 2021 and the out-of-sample period ranges over the
period 26 March – 31 July 2021. The residuals and forecast evaluation criteria
(Error, MSE and MAE) of the applied model indicate that the model is quite
stable. The results of the study indicate that the pandemic may disappear in Niger
over the out-of-sample period. Amongst other suggested policy directions, there
is need for the government of Niger to ensure adherence to safety guidelines
while continuing to create awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Country : Zimbabwe
1 Dr. Smartson. P. NYONI2 Mr. Thabani NYONI3 Mr. Tatenda. A. CHIHOHO
ZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
Rida
Lyammouri & Nihal Aicha El Mquirm (2020). IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN CENTRAL
SAHEL: NIGER, MALI, AND BURKINA FASO, POLICY BRIEF, Policy Center for the New
South, pp 2-14.
World Bank
((2017). REPUBLIC OF NIGER PRIORITIES FOR ENDING POVERTY AND BOOSTING SHARED
PROSPERITY SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC Report No. 115661-NE, pp 1-26.
