Journal article
Policy responses to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka and the consideration of Indigenous Peoples
Environmental Science & Policy, Vol.144, pp.110-123
2023
PMID: 36949900
Abstract
COVID19 has had uneven impacts on health and well being, with Indigenous communities in the Global South facing some of the highest risks. Focusing on the experience of Sri Lanka, this study identifies key policy responses to COVID19, documents how they evolved over two years of the pandemic, and examines if and how government responses have addressed issues pertaining to Indigenous Peoples. Drawing upon an analysis of policy documents (n = 110) and interviews with policymakers (n = 20), we characterize seven key policy responses implemented by the Sri Lankan government: i) testing for and identifying COVID19; ii) quarantine procedures; iii) provisional clinical treatments; iv) handling other diseases during COVID19; v) movement; vi) guidelines to be adhered to by the general public; and vii) health and vaccination. The nature of these responses changed as the pandemic progressed. There is no evidence that policy development or implementation incorporated the voices and needs of Indigenous Peoples.
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- Title
- Policy responses to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka and the consideration of Indigenous Peoples
- Authors
- Eranga K. Galappaththi (Corresponding Author) - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (United States)Chrishma D. Perera (Author) - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (United States)Indunil P. Dharmasiri (Author) - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (United States)James D. Ford (Author) - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (United States)Sarath S. Kodithuwakku (Author) - University of PeradeniyaVictoria Chicmana-Zapata (Author) - Universidad Peruana Cayetano HerediaCarol Zavaleta-Cortijo (Author) - Universidad Peruana Cayetano HerediaKerrie Pickering (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Sustainability Research CentreBianca van Bavel (Author) - University of LeedsKeith Hyams (Author) - University of WarwickIngrid Arotoma-Rojas (Author) - University of LeedsFrancis Awaafo Akugre (Author) - University of GhanaJonathan Nkalubo (Author) - Mulago HospitalDidacus Bambaiha Namanya (Author) - Uganda Martyrs UniversityAdelina Mensah (Author) - University of GhanaMartha M. Hangula (Author) - University of Namibia
- Publication details
- Environmental Science & Policy, Vol.144, pp.110-123
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.envsci.2023.03.008
- ISSN
- 1873-6416
- PMID
- 36949900
- Grant note
- Collective Fund Award: UKRI GCRF/Newton Fund
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Sustainability Research Centre
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99716498602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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