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Socio-Economic Policy Brief, No.1, October 2005. An effective regional response to the threat of a pandemic


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| Author(s):
UNESCAP
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| Economic Sector(s):
(1) Global, regional and multisectoral economic and social development strategies and policies; (2) Integrated control of disease |
| ESCAP Reference
No.: October 2005, Issue No. 1 |
| Division/Office:
Macroeconomic Policy and Development |
| Published Date:
October 2005 |
| Country:
{Non-country Specific Publication} |
| Hard Copy Price:
Free
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| Socio-Economic Policy Brief is a series designed to respond in timely manner to emerging issues in the Asia-Pacific region and to provide concise policy-oriented analyses. Policy Briefs will be issued on a need-driven basis with analyses of the nature of the event, its impact on the region, and policy options available for the member countries of UNESCAP. |


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An effective regional response to the threat of a pandemic
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Avian influenza in the ESCAP region
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Why avian influenza matters
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Tremendous loss in case of human-to-human transmission
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Socio-economic impact of the present outbreak
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Concerns of policymakers
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A two-pronged strategy for averting a pandemic
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Trade-related and health policy options
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Regional cooperation and coordinated action
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Setting up an Asia-Pacific health emergency fund and a regional stockpile |
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