Pandemic Governance: Learning from COVID and Future Pathways

This book analyzes the issues raised by the Covid pandemic and its governance, focusing on the operational mechanisms mobilized to combat it. It suggests that the pandemic governance organization is too complex and lacks resources, and proposes that it should be opened up to people in the field and other specialties to better address societal challenges.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound challenges posed by the enduring COVID-19 pandemic and its governance. The author conducts a thorough analysis of the information resources mobilized in industrialized countries to combat the pandemic, with a special focus on the operational mechanisms employed. The primary objective of the analysis is to shed light on the modalities of crisis system management while examining the decision-making processes at play.

The book maintains several key lines of analysis, encompassing the following areas:

• Piloting and management of the crisis: This involves overseeing the overall response to the pandemic, including strategies, policies, and coordination among various stakeholders.
• Markets for ordering protective equipment and vaccines: This encompasses the mechanisms and processes involved in procuring and distributing essential medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and vaccines.
• Hospital organization and prevention campaign: This involves the structure, operations, and strategies employed by hospitals to manage patient care and prevent the spread of the virus.
• Costs and methods of financing: This explores the financial implications of the pandemic, including the costs associated with healthcare, research, and economic support measures.

In conclusion, the author raises an important question: whether the current governance structure for pandemics is adequate and if it should be reevaluated to address societal challenges effectively. The author argues that the current organization is complex, cumbersome, and resource-constrained, which hinders its proper functioning. To overcome these challenges, the book suggests that the governance of health crises should be opened up more to include individuals with field experience and other specialties that can contribute valuable insights to government decision-making.

Furthermore, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, as the pandemic has highlighted the interconnectedness of various sectors and the need for holistic solutions. The book concludes by advocating for a more inclusive and responsive governance framework that can effectively address the multifaceted challenges posed by pandemics and other global health emergencies.

The author, Prof. Post-Dr. Walter Amedzro St-Hilaire, is a distinguished academic with extensive expertise in various fields, including portfolio management, project management, entrepreneurship policies, corporate and technology governance, business technology, strategic management, business economics, risk management, economic infrastructures, public administration, international development, and applied economics. He has authored numerous books and published numerous scientific articles, contributing to the body of knowledge in his areas of specialization.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032220116