Promises and perils of regional response to Covid-19 in Asia
This report maps and analyses the Covid-19 responses of two of Asia’s prominent regional organisations.
Abstract
‘Crises’ – financial crash, pandemics, political conflicts, and natural disasters have been recognised for providing stimulus for institutional strengthening of regional organisations. The development of institutional mechanisms and strategies to address crises that impact a particular region is argued to facilitate strengthening of existing institutions or initiating new ones within regional organisations. This report first maps and analyses the Covid-19 responses of 2 of Asia’s prominent regional organisations, namely the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in South and Southeast Asia. In doing so, it assesses how has the regional response to the pandemic impacted prospects of greater regional cooperation in Asia.
This paper is an output of the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PEACEREP) programme.
Citation
Adhikari, M. Promises and Perils of Regional Response to Covid-19 in Asia (PeaceRep Covid-19 Research Report). Edinburgh: Global Justice Academy, University of Edinburgh 2022
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Promises and perils of regional response to Covid-19 in Asia