Coronacast Episode 03 – COVID in the Global South: Indonesia’s Tourism Industry and the Philippines’ Civil Societies

On this episode of Coronacast, we focus on the global south. NYU Wagner students Teguh Sassongko takes us through the crash of the tourism industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special look at his home country of Indonesia. Next, fellow student Ana Maria Raymundo discusses the gaps in governance in the Philippines, and how civil society organizations are stepping up. Tune in for our first international episode as we also give you a quick recap of world news this week.

 

NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:

• Many killed as Cyclone Amphan tears into India, Bangladesh coasts
• Brazil widens use of malaria drugs in mild coronavirus cases
• On tape, Bolsonaro cites protecting his family in push to swap top Rio cop: source
• Will Mandatory Face Masks End the Burqa Bans?
• Brazil Has The 2nd-Highest Number Of The Coronavirus Cases In The World
• An Incalculable Loss (NYT Front Page)

ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED BY ANA MARIA:

• Aha! Learning  Center
• Move Food Initiative
• COVID-19 Citizen Budget Tracker