The role of public policy in Indonesia’s COVID-19 response

Pierre van der Eng

The role of public policy in Indonesia’s COVID-19 response

Indonesia Project

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Abstract

In mid-February, Indonesia’s Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto pointed to divine intervention when explaining that no cases of COVID-19 had been identified in Indonesia. Despite his advice for continued prayer, the first case was confirmed on 1 March. During the following weeks many more cases were confirmed. As of 30 March, the total stood at 1285 and the number of related deaths increased to 114.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	East Asia Forum
Publication status	Published - 31 Mar 2020

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Indonesia Project Phase IV
Lewis, B., Aspinall, E., Dong, X., Fealy, G., Jotzo, F., McCarthy, J., Mietzner, M., Patunru, A., Shrestha, R., Utomo, A. & van der Eng, P.
17/10/16 → 30/06/21
Project: Research

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The role of public policy in Indonesia’s COVID-19 response

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Indonesia Project Phase IV

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