Crisis Management
Crisis Management
Effective resilience to respond and recover from climate change impacts
As climate change continues to affect populations globally, a pressing concern is that neither governments nor the general public may be adequately prepared to respond to and recover from the risks posed by a changing climate in a timely manner. Global media frequently reinforces this concern by reporting on adverse situations in various parts of […]
A Tale of Two Pandemics and the Lessons Learnt
A little more than 40 years ago, clusters of a rare type of pneumonia (Pneumocystis carinii) and cancer (Kaposi’s sarcoma) were being reported in young…
COVID-19: Reflections and Personal Observations
Infectious diseases have played a significant role in the history of the world. COVID-19 is no exception. The virus has affected many aspects of life,…
Myanmar’s Higher Education System: Reforms Deformed by COVID-Coup Conundrum
2021 was a difficult year for higher education in Myanmar. COVID-19 and the military coup compounded to effectively halt any and all progress. The task…
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 UNESCO: Monitoring the Impact on People and Places for Relevant Higher Education
Learning Stops Recently in Herat, Afghanistan a lecturer in a private higher education institution took to the street, declaring: “I am not a beggar. I…
Life Under Lockdown in Higher Education: Insights From a Global University
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives all over the world in ways that could not have been imagined only a few weeks ago. While health…
The Philippines – COVID-19 and Its Impact on Higher Education in the Philippines
COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines and Governmental Response The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. Due to the nature of the virus, particularly how it is…
Malaysia – An Unexpected Disruption to Teaching and Learning
COVID-19 is arguably one of the most disruptive pandemics in recent years to afflict our societies in general, and to higher education in particular. Due…
