The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus is challenging governments to act in ways normally reserved for war, depressions, or natural disasters. The pandemic has caused a massive global upheaval that may endure for months—or longer. Given the size and reach of the current stimulus, just about all organizations and businesses need to better understand what it means for them and begin to assess next steps to limit the economic disruption while sustaining a “people first” focus. In a fast-moving crisis, as information swarms in from every direction, citizens look to their governments for information, guidance, and leadership. They expect to be kept safe and healthy. Pressure on public officials to act is enormous. How can they hope to gain clarity amid chaos? How can they leverage public/private partnerships to create new opportunities and experiences for constituents? How can they move from ad hoc solutions to a well-planned path to recovery? As we all eventually emerge from the crisis, how can they ensure more resilient, effective responses in the future? Join us as Deloitte Consulting LLP’s US Smart Cities Leader, Rana Sen and Global Public Sector Leader Deborah Sills share key takeaways from Deloitte’s latest global research perspective, Governments’ Response to COVID-19: From Pandemic Crisis to a Better Future. Learn more about urban policy and governance insights in action as Rana and Deborah discuss lessons learned and the journey toward the “next normal.”

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