Future-Proofing Our Recovery
In December 2019, the first human cases of COVID-19 were reported. A year later, as the world scrambles to reopen the economy safely, one big question is especially pertinent: How can we build back stronger and better?
In this issue of THINK, international experts and academics from various disciplines, including healthcare, economics, education, renewable energy, arts, music, and public policies, weigh in on the prospect of building a better post-COVID-19 world. By reflecting upon how the world has reacted and adapted to the global crisis, the authors suggest what countries, societies and individuals can do to become more resilient as we gradually recover from the agony of 2020.
In this issue:
- Southeast Asian Experiences with the COVID-19 Pandemic – Public Policy Implications and the Role of International Cooperation
Former Director of the Research Policy & Cooperation Department at the World Health Organization (WHO), Prof Tikki Pangestu, discusses six lessons that are particularly important for effective public policies in the age of the pandemic.
- Interview with Prof Chan Siew Hwa of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Prof Chan Siew Hwa, one of the “World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds”, shares his insights on the intersection between the Hydrogen Economy, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Using Education Technology to Build Resilient Learning Opportunities – Continuous Learning through COVID-19 and Beyond
Pam Vachatimanont, Head of Product Strategy at Enuma, Inc., recounts Enuma’s journey to winning the prestigious Global Learning XPRIZE and why she thinks education technology is a pivotal solution to the worsening educational gap worldwide.
- The Future of Healthcare – Lessons Learned from COVID-19
Deputy Director of Clinical Education at the National University Health Systems in Singapore, Dr Maleena Suppiah Cavert, deliberates on the ways the healthcare sector can and should transform to be more adaptable, agile and resilient in the new normal.
… and many more.
Southeast Asian Experiences with the COVID-19 Pandemic – Public Policy Implications and the Role of International Cooperation
Bangkok, Thailand Rows of restaurant booths for take-away and delivery food orders in Central Department Store since no dine-in was allowed during some periods of…
Optimising Health and Resilience at the Individual Level
COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. The rising numbers of confirmed cases and deaths, fear of infection, lack of education access due to school…
The Future of Healthcare – Lessons Learned from COVID-19
As the world works its way from emergency response to recovery post-pandemic, one thing is sure – we will never fully recover. “You can get…
COVID-19 and the Emerging Global Economic Ecosystem
COVID-19’S SHORT-TERM IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create unprecedented disruptions in almost all aspects of life.…
On Hydrogen, COVID-19 and Climate Change – An Interview with Prof Chan Siew Hwa
You have been focusing your research on renewable energy for many years. Could you tell us about your efforts and achievements in this area? My…
Building Back Better – The Gig Economy in a Post-COVID-19 World
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market has been devastating. Global working-hour losses have escalated, equivalent to an increase from 160 million…
Reimagining and Redesigning Hospitality Operations Post-Pandemic
”New Normal” seems to be an over-used term these days. In my opinion, many best practices, which should have been regarded as norms in the…
How Video AI can Help Manage Pandemics: A COVID-19 Case Study
As we grapple with adjusting to a post-COVID-19 world, a universally recurring theme across governments, statutory boards, private sector research and international organisations has been…
Interview with Maestro Yu Long — The Future of Classical Music
Maestro Yu, you started your music career in China back in 1992. What was your vision then, and how much has the industry changed after…