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Averting institutional disasters? Drawing lessons from China to inform the Cypriot response to the COVID‐19 pandemic

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Using ‘t Hart's (2014) typology of crises, we explore the Republic of Cyprus's initial response to the COVID‐19 crisis and contend Cypriot leaders indirectly drew lessons from the Chinese experience to prevent a situational crisis from metastasizing into a much broader institutional crisis. The lessons Cyprus drew from China to secure this outcome reinforced the critical nature of transparency and timeliness in sharing epidemiological information, swift intervention efforts to minimize virus transmission, and privileging expert involvement in shaping the response plan. We conclude with implications for public leadership and lesson‐drawing under crisis.

Source: European Policy Analysis

DOI: 10.1002/epa2.1090

Authors: Evangelia Petridou, Nikolaos Zahariadis, Stephen Ceccoli

Institutions: Mid Sweden University, Rhodes College

Language: English

Topic: Public Administration and Political Analysis

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000

Funder: National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China