Making Peace with the Covid-19 Pandemic: Lessons from the New Normal in Bali

Widanti, Ni Putu Tirka (2020) Making Peace with the Covid-19 Pandemic: Lessons from the New Normal in Bali. International Journal of Society, Development and Environment in the Developing World, 4. pp. 60-76. ISSN 2590-387X

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Abstract

The Covid-19 is wreaking havoc in the everyday life of humanity around the world, Indonesia included. Although the pandemic primarily pases a health issue, the consequences are enormous in almost all fields of human survival, particularly the economy. This study examined the policy initiatives taken by the Indonesian government to manage the multiple challenges that Covid-19 brought to life and livelihood in Bali. Primary data were gathered empirically from field observations, in particular the Bali's conceptual formulation of Protocol of Life Order in New Era that envisages the best possible ways of a New Normal life with respect to 15 critical fields. The study found that a Special Covid-19 Reference Hospital was established the whole costs of which were borne by the government. The study also found that much attention has been paid to flattening and declining the curve of Covid-19 new infection cases as the trend wauld determine the recovery prospects of the local and national economy, especially given the crucial role tourism plays in Bali's livelihood. The study found that actionable fiscal and financial policies were being designed to maintain the resilience of the economic system änd prevent adverse long term consequences. Given all the efforts taken in Bali, it looks like the stability of the economy and community will recover quickly after the pandemic ends. The study concludes that the Government of Bali could well adopt the country's current Protocol of Life Order in New Era to pave the way for a New Era of Bali. Keywords: new normal; the covid-19 pandemic; the economy sector; Protocol of Life Order in New Era

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