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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant socio-economic vulnerabilities globally, with Ghana facing unique challenges in crisis response and public policy coordination. Existing literature often neglects the role of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) in socio-economic recovery and the significance of collaborative governance in crisis settings. This study addresses this gap by examining how the Government of Ghana deployed NPIs and public policy instruments [classified using Lowi’s typology (distributive, redistributive, regulatory, and constituent)] to mitigate the pandemic’s socio-economic impacts. It also investigates the role of collaborative governance in supporting these interventions. Using a case study approach and documentary design, the study relied on content analysis of secondary data from government sources, international organizations, and media reports spanning March 2020 to December 2022. Findings reveal that policy responses were largely redistributive and distributive, focusing on food security, economic relief, and health infrastructure. Collaboration between government and non-state actors, including private entities, was instrumental in delivering public value. The study underscores the importance of equity-driven policy targeting and reinforces the post-New Public Management (post-NPM) emphasis on collaborative governance. These insights offer valuable lessons for public administration and crisis policy planning in Ghana and comparable contexts, highlighting the need for institutional readiness and inclusive policy frameworks in future shocks.</p>

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Public policy responses to the socio-economic costs of COVID-19 in Ghana and their implications for future shocks

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年7月28日

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  • Kwame Asamoah,
  • Emmanuel Yeboah-Assiamah,
  • Emmanuel Kems Bigodza

摘要

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant socio-economic vulnerabilities globally, with Ghana facing unique challenges in crisis response and public policy coordination. Existing literature often neglects the role of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) in socio-economic recovery and the significance of collaborative governance in crisis settings. This study addresses this gap by examining how the Government of Ghana deployed NPIs and public policy instruments [classified using Lowi’s typology (distributive, redistributive, regulatory, and constituent)] to mitigate the pandemic’s socio-economic impacts. It also investigates the role of collaborative governance in supporting these interventions. Using a case study approach and documentary design, the study relied on content analysis of secondary data from government sources, international organizations, and media reports spanning March 2020 to December 2022. Findings reveal that policy responses were largely redistributive and distributive, focusing on food security, economic relief, and health infrastructure. Collaboration between government and non-state actors, including private entities, was instrumental in delivering public value. The study underscores the importance of equity-driven policy targeting and reinforces the post-New Public Management (post-NPM) emphasis on collaborative governance. These insights offer valuable lessons for public administration and crisis policy planning in Ghana and comparable contexts, highlighting the need for institutional readiness and inclusive policy frameworks in future shocks.