Utilizing Policymaking to Address the Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic
by The NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs and Office of the Counsel to the Mayor of New York City
Date and Time: 18 February 2021 | 10 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Duration: 1 hour
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Description:
- This virtual event will bring together a panel of representatives from the New York City Mayor’s Office to discuss key challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives will share specific policymaking strategies to manage the pandemic while addressing unique disparities highlighted in the most impacted communities. Participants will also hear from representatives within the Voluntary Local Review movement on the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals in building policies towards a more equitable and sustainable future.
Opening & closing remarks by:
- Penny Abeywardena | Commissioner for International Affairs, City of New York
Panel Discussion:
- Sarah Friedman | General Counsel, City of New York (Moderator)
- Kapil Longani | Counsel to the Mayor of New York City
- Alexis Blane | Principal Deputy Counsel to the Mayor of New York City
Local Government Reflections:
- Mohamed Sadiki | Mayor, City of Rabat, Morocco
- Oneika Pryce | Strategic Relationships Associate, City of New York (Moderator)