Preparing for Crises: Lessons from Covid-19
This study examines two root causes behind deficiencies in the global Covid-19 response
Abstract
The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis for governments across the globe. Despite a timely and effective mobilization of resources, consistent challenges hampered the efforts of many governments and resulted in avoidable losses. With the benefit of hindsight, we focus on two root causes behind the deficiencies in the global Covid-19 response: (i) challenges in collaboration and coordination between multiple actors and (ii) challenges in using existing data infrastructure to inform an evidence driven and dynamic policy response. We argue that adopting an active learning mindset, putting in place protocols and mechanisms for greater coordination and collaboration, and preparing a robust data infrastructure will help governments improve their responses to Covid-19 and other emergencies in the future.
This research is part of the South Asia Research Fund ‘Covid 19 - Understanding COVID prevalence in Pakistan’ project which was funded by the South Asia Research Hub, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Citation
Das, J., Khan, A.Q., Khwaja, A.I. and Malkani, A., 2021. Preparing for Crises: Lessons from Covid-19. LSE Public Policy Review, 1(4), p.8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.31389/lseppr.32