The Role of Parliamentarians in Strengthening COVID-19 Response & Recovery

Type Web Page Author Center for Global Development URL https://www.cgdev.org/event/role-parliamentarians-strengthening-covid-19-response-recovery Rights © 2020 Center for Global Development Date 15/07/2020 Website Type Events Language en Abstract Members of Parliament have an important role to play in tackling COVID-19 and assuring the health and wellbeing of their citizens, especially as they consider resource allocation decisions specific to their national, economic, and social contexts. Further, as executive offices of government take the lead on outbreak response in many countries, the role of parliamentarians is increasingly important for accountability and oversight. While the current pandemic may intensify pressures on open government values, innovative engagement models for transparency and participation are essential to effectively fight the disease, balance the COVID-19 response with wider social and health needs, and build sustainable health systems. Website Title Center For Global Development