Urban pandemic response: Survey results describing the experiences from twenty-five cities during the COVID-19 pandemic

This article summarizes the results of a survey of 25 cities around the world to determine which levels of government—with a particular focus on local and national government—were responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed regarding select COVID-19 pandemic response activities. This descriptive research represents an important contribution to an expanding evidence base focused on improving the response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as future outbreaks.

Published November 29, 2022

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