Covid-19 has brought about unprecedented challenges and disruptions to millions of lives around the world, including in ASEAN region. Understanding the impacts of the pandemic, sharing of measures and programs among countries, and leveraging regional mechanisms are critical for the region to mitigate the socio-economic impacts and foster recovery and resilience. The Rockefeller Foundation together with the Australian Government supported the partnership between The Asia Foundation and The ASEAN Secretariat to conduct ASEAN Rapid Assessment: The Impact of Covid-19 on Livelihoods across ASEAN. The report provides inputs to policymakers in shaping national and regional responses on social welfare, labor, and education and training sectors for sustainable and inclusive recovery of the region.
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