The COVID-19 pandemic put governments around the world to the test. In the Philippines, the strength and endurance of our healthcare systems, social welfare and rights protection, and political leadership are being challenged. How does the rest of the world fare in controlling the impact and spread of COVID-19?

The UP CIDS Program on Social and Political Change (PSPC) presents the PSPC COVID-19 Bulletin, a series of reports on the political and governance responses of different countries and regions to the COVID-19 pandemic. These bulletins offer a comparative perspective on the strategies taken by governments which highlights the best practices and challenges faced by governments all over the world.