/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/2366/all en /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/health-and-equity-during-covid-19-pandemic From stopping the spread of the virus to ensuring an equity lens is applied to all policy responses—learn more about the public health challenges presented by this pandemic. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:32:14 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1984 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/misinformation-transparency-and-communications-during-covid-19-pandemic Communications issues remain relevant as the COVID-19 crisis progresses. Find out what policy experts think about the importance of accurate and transparent communication in the context of the pandemic. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:14:20 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 2021 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/institutions-and-governments-during-covid-19-pandemic With the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic reaching countries all around the globe, the capabilities and responsibilities of governments and international institutions have never been more emphasized — or tested. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:35:58 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1982 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/economic-recovery-during-covid-19-pandemic With the current pandemic leaving many industries and economic activities suspended in uncertainty, the need to plan for and ensure economic recovery is becoming more and more of a priority for policy makers around the globe. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:09:22 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1993 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/diagnosis-policy-solutions-sweden-necessity-policy-experts Max Bell School MPP student Eunice Mercado-Lara examines the Swedish government's response to the pandemic, and how their situation demonstrates the indispensable role of of policy experts during times of crisis. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:52:54 +0000 Eunice Mercado-Lara 1999 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/policy-challenges-during-pandemic-video/video-looking-through-retro-scope In this webinar, Christy Clark elaborates on past governmental shortcomings, and how in anticipation of a second wave, we must do better to learn from past mistakes. Fri, 29 May 2020 16:40:49 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1975 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/isolating-entire-community-lessons-learned-remote-states Sebastian Muermann, a graduate student at Max Bell's MPP program, weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of isolated nations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 26 May 2020 16:35:02 +0000 Sebastian Muermann 1967 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/policy-challenges-during-pandemic-video/video-monitoring-health-systems-responses In this webinar, Dr. Amélie Quesnel-Vallée comments on the diversity of health system responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fri, 22 May 2020 17:50:25 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1960 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/communications-and-misinformation-during-covid-19-pandemic To begin winding up our Policy Challenges During a Pandemic Series, we will be releasing several articles that summarize some of the most pressing topics in public policy during the COVID-19 crisis. As the first in a series, this article summarizes multiple aspects of communications and misinformation during the pandemic. Fri, 22 May 2020 16:15:24 +0000 Nicholas Salter 1959 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/briefing-partisan-politics-during-pandemic-consensus-conflict In this briefing, Tasha Kheiriddin examines the different ways in which COVID-19 has shifted political partisanship and unity efforts around the world. Wed, 13 May 2020 20:56:02 +0000 Tasha Kheiriddin 1943 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/policy-challenges-during-pandemic-video/video-partisan-politics-during-pandemic-consensus-conflict In this webinar, Tasha Kheiriddin elaborates on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Canadian political partisanship dynamics. Wed, 13 May 2020 20:44:11 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1942 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/briefing-food-security-time-covid-19-pandemic In this briefing, Aurélie Harou examines how targeted policies supporting consumers and producers can help maintain global food security. Tue, 05 May 2020 18:59:54 +0000 Aurélie Harou 1930 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-challenges-during-pandemic/briefing-policy-transparency-challenges-and-implications-government-responses-covid-19 Kevin Page on why public officials and governments must be transparent about the strategic objectives of policies and operational considerations. Wed, 06 May 2020 20:42:42 +0000 Kevin Page 1933 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/policy-challenges-during-pandemic-video/video-policy-transparency-challenges-and-implications-government-responses-covid-19 In this webinar, Kevin Page reflects on the various challenges and implications to policy transparency in COVID-19 lockdown measures. Wed, 06 May 2020 15:23:21 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1931 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/article/policy-challenges-during-pandemic-video/video-food-security-time-covid-19-pandemic In this webinar, Aurélie Harou looked at the short-term and expected long-term effects of COVID-19 on the demand and supply of food at home and internationally. Mon, 04 May 2020 20:10:30 +0000 Max Bell School of Public Policy 1928 at /maxbellschool