COVID-19 presents an urgent challenge for public sector institutions across the world to mitigate the impacts on their citizens in both the immediate and longer terms. This page provides information on how governments in Central and Eastern Europe can prepare and respond.
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, governments in Central and Eastern Europe are facing new challenges to keep their communities safe. The measures they take to control the spread of the virus and protect their citizens could have wider economic impacts. We are working closely with a range of national and international public sector organisations to help them in preparing and responding.
Faced with a global crisis, it is now more important than ever for governments and international institutions to work together. Throughout CEE, countries are facing the same challenges: protecting the health and safety of citizens, and mitigating the impact on the workforce and the economy. Governments need to collaborate to exchange best practices and help keep the region resilient in the face of this unprecedented challenge.
Governments and public sector organisations have to respond quickly to equip their citizens and businesses with the resources to minimise the consequences. Key concerns that are emerging include: