Volunteers transport packages of food and supplies to be distributed to the needy in Bangkok on April 2, 2020. Photo: AFP
Volunteers transport packages of food and supplies to be distributed to the needy in Bangkok on April 2, 2020. Photo: AFP
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
Opinion

Opinion

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

Coronavirus recovery: Asia-Pacific must focus on three areas in its post-pandemic plans

  • With 89 million more people in the region pushed back into extreme poverty, policy packages should align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
  • They should focus on ensuring universal access to health care and social protection, closing the digital divide and strengthening climate and energy actions

Volunteers transport packages of food and supplies to be distributed to the needy in Bangkok on April 2, 2020. Photo: AFP
Volunteers transport packages of food and supplies to be distributed to the needy in Bangkok on April 2, 2020. Photo: AFP
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