Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in conflict zones

Soumya Banerjee ()
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Soumya Banerjee: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems - scientific journal, 2020, vol. 18, issue 4, 446-448

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world. The conventional narrative has focused on developed nations. However, developing nations and conflict zones have also been disproportionately affected. In this article, I want to bring attention to the effect of COVID-19 on conflict zones. I outline the key challenges and some remedial measures which can be taken. Leaders of the world and international organisations like the WHO and the UN need to act rapidly to prevent greater loss of life in the world's conflict zones. Peacekeepers, healthcare workers, aid organisations and local bodies need to work together to ensure that the effects of COVID-19 in conflict zones are mitigated.

Keywords: COVID-19; conflict zones; developing nations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D74 I12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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