Development and Connection in the Time of COVID-19

Cornelia C. Walther has been working for the past 18 years with the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in West Africa, Afghanistan and Haiti, focusing on  the design of innovative communication and advocacy approaches. Her previous books include ‘Development, Humanitarian aid and social welfare’, and Humanitarian aid, social change and human behavior’.

“The book Development and Connection in COVID-19 was fascinating … . The author’s writing was straightforward and easily understandable. … This book tackles a global pandemic with a humanistic approach … . This book will be an invaluable resource as the people, communities, and societies find the ‘new normal’ post-COVID-19 and serve as a source to others when facing future crises–this book implications for policy, government and non-government organizations.” (Matthew L. McClellan, International Journal of Community Well-Being, Vol. 5, 2022)“Through step-by-step analysis, linking abstract concepts with practical knowledge … . The book will be of interest to a wide range of readers, as it is written in an understandable language and in an interesting manner. It can become both the basis from which ideas for scientific research will emerge, and the support for the philosophy of people interested in this topic. The practical proposals put forward by the author can be adopted by both governments and supranational organizations.” (Deniza Alieva, Applied Research in Quality of Life, Vol. 16, 2021)

• Chapter 1: Overall Context of the Pandemic and Development.- Chapter 2: Common Principles of the Pandemic Response.- Chapter 3: Affected Dimensions.- Chapter 4: Policies: Solidarity versus Self-interest.- Chapter 5: Conclusion.