COVID-19: Economic costs and responses in the Pacific

The economic costs of COVID-19 continue to mount, globally and in the Pacific. But what is the damage in the Pacific, and how are Pacific governments responding? In this webinar, panellists explore the economic damage caused by COVID-19 and the responses Pacific governments are taking. Professor Stephen Howes presents an overview based on the Pacific Covid Economic Database compiled by the Development Policy Centre. Dr Jenny Gordon, Chief Economist at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, assesses pathways to recovery post COVID-19 in Pacific Island economies. Dr Neelesh Gounder and Maholopa Laveil present their perspectives on Fiji and PNG, respectively.

Panellists:
Professor Stephen Howes, Director, Development Policy Centre, The Australian National University

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Dr Jenny Gordon, Chief Economist, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Dr Neelesh Gounder, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of the South Pacific

Maholopa Laveil, Lecturer in Economics, University of Papua New Guinea

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Chair:
Sadhana Sen, Regional Media Adviser, Development Policy Centre, The Australian National University

 

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