Singapore’s Reaction to COVID-19: Lessons Learnt for EU Countries
Singapore’s Reaction to COVID-19: Lessons Learnt for EU Countries

Author(s): Damian Wnukowski
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Politics and society, Health and medicine and law
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Singapore; COVID-19 pandemic; Singapore’s response to pandemic; efficient crisis-response system; fight against the pandemic; healthcare system;
Summary/Abstract: Singapore has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an example of a country effectively combating the COVID-19 pandemic. This is mainly because its crisis-response system, including healthcare, is well-organised and the rapid measures it took to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This strengthens Singapore’s image as a modern and efficient state. However, its trade-based economy will strongly feel the effects of the pandemic. Inspiration for EU countries in the fight against the pandemic lies in the organisation of Singapore’s crisis-response system and its actions to maintain jobs.

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