Learning from Covid-19 in Southeast Asia: Restriction, Relief, Recovery

Restriction, Relief, Recovery

Author: Siwage Dharma Negara, Jayant Menon and Lee Hwok Aun

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The Covid-19 pandemic was unprecedented in its impact and repercussions which are still being felt today. The Southeast Asian region is no exception with the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives, economic contraction, and increased poverty. The impact varied across the region. Some countries were more effective than others at implementing lockdowns and delivering public health interventions. Pandemic responses were also differentiated by the efficacy of communication, policy coordination, and leadership. Policy evaluations have highlighted the need to improve institutional capacity as well as global and regional cooperation to respond to future public health crises. This timely and crucial volume, authored by leading regional scholars, thoroughly explores these issues and more. It is indispensable reading for anyone interested in Southeast Asia and broader international development challenges.

About the Author

Lee Hwok Aun is Senior Fellow and Co-Coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore.

Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow, Co-Coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme, and Coordinator of the Singapore APEC Study Centre at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore.