Managing Risk during the COVID-19 Pandemic : Global Policies, Narratives and Practices

Managing Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Strategies, Responses, and Lessons Learned offers a comprehensive analysis of the risk management approaches employed during one of the most challenging global crises in modern history. This essential book provides an in-depth exploration of how governments, organizations, and communities navigated the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting effective strategies, evaluating responses, and uncovering valuable lessons for future crises.

Key Sections and Themes:

Introduction: Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic as a Risk Event

The introduction sets the stage for the book’s examination of risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Defining the COVID-19 Pandemic: Overview of the pandemic, including its origins, global impact, and the concept of the pandemic as a multifaceted risk event.
• Objectives of the Book: Introducing the book’s goals to explore risk management strategies, assess responses, and identify lessons for future risk management efforts.
• Importance of Studying the Pandemic: The significance of analyzing the pandemic to improve future risk management practices.