COVID in South Asia: Regional Responses

June 18, 2020 01:28:16
COVID in South Asia: Regional Responses
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COVID in South Asia: Regional Responses

Jun 18 2020 | 01:28:16

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Show Notes

USIP and experts from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka discussed states' responses to the coronavirus pandemic across the region and what countries can do to maintain and restore their economies, health systems, and citizens’ trust in elected officials.

Speakers

Amb. Tariq Karim Former Bangladeshi Ambassador to the U.S.    Amb. Maleeha Lodhi Former Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S. and former Pakistani Ambassador to the U.N. Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Alternatives, Sri Lanka Amb. Arun Singh Former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Tamanna Salikuddin, moderator Director, South Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/covid-south-asia-regional-responses

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