The World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement aims to address the systemic failures exposed by the COVID-19 crisis and prevent future pandemics from becoming catastrophic human crises. Examine.
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Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
2. The World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement aims to address the systemic failures exposed by the COVID-19 crisis and prevent future pandemics from becoming catastrophic human crises. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question: The World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement represents a critical step towards rebuilding trust and coordination between nations. Key Demand of the question: To write about the need and importance of a global agreement on pandemics. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, write about the various issues faced during the COVID19 pandemic that necessitated a global pandemic agreement. Next, write about the importance of such agreements – greater international cooperation, addressing systemic vulnerabilities, and prioritizing investments in pandemic preparedness and response etc. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.
Why the question:
The World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement represents a critical step towards rebuilding trust and coordination between nations.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need and importance of a global agreement on pandemics.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
First, write about the various issues faced during the COVID19 pandemic that necessitated a global pandemic agreement.
Next, write about the importance of such agreements – greater international cooperation, addressing systemic vulnerabilities, and prioritizing investments in pandemic preparedness and response etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.