The COVID-19 Pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa: Public Policy Responses

The book critically reflects on the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, exploring the impact and possible future outcomes in a region already struggling with uprisings, political transitions, state collapses, civil war, and international conflict. International scholars offer a comprehensive treatment of societal issues and provide a critical perspective on public policy responses, addressing evidence-based policy making, transnational authority, governance, and the role of government.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, exacerbating existing challenges such as uprisings, failed political transitions, state collapses, civil war, and international conflict. In response, international scholars have come together to provide a comprehensive analysis of the societal issues at hand and offer a unique, broadly comparative perspective on public policy responses in the MENA region.

The book addresses the implications and public policy responses to the crisis, offering a critical perspective on key challenges such as evidence-based policy making, the locus of authority in transnational issues, the nature of governance, and the role of government in civil society. By tackling the psychology, sociology, education, law, and public policy issues related to the social and economic implications of the pandemic, the book will be of interest to scholars and students alike.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of the MENA region's political and social structures, highlighting the need for urgent reform and development. The book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, as the region seeks to rebuild and recover from the pandemic's devastating effects.

In conclusion, this book is a crucial contribution to our understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Middle East and North Africa region. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the societal issues at hand and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By tackling the psychology, sociology, education, law, and public policy issues related to the pandemic, the book will be of interest to scholars and students alike.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032209661