When the next pandemic arrives, the decisions that most shape its toll will already have been taken long before the first case is detected. Pandemics are rare but highly disruptive. COVID-19 killed millions worldwide and hit labour markets and production on a scale not seen in a century.
This webinar will present the main findings and policy implications of the OECD report on pandemic preparedness and response (PPR). Focusing on OECD, EU/EEA and G20 countries, the report makes a strong economic case for investing in preparedness before the next pandemic emerges. Bringing together leading international experts, the webinar will examine the health and economic benefits of implementing non-pharmaceutical interventions early in an outbreak, particularly during the initial stages when treatments, therapeutics and vaccines may not yet be available at scale. Participants will assess the measures implemented since COVID-19, examine areas where vulnerabilities persist and discuss the most pressing priorities for enhancing resilience to future pandemic threats.
As the report is launched shortly before the forthcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, the discussion will contribute timely evidence and perspectives on issues that are central to the broader international policy debate on strengthening resilience to future pandemic threats.