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Supporting business preparation for future shocks:
International cases to understand how recovery programs can facilitate adaptation
About our research.
Our research is dedicated to exploring the effectiveness of government initiatives aimed at supporting business recovery and adaptation from the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this investigation, our team is seeking to develop insights into how government policies can best support business recovery in ways that promote a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient post-pandemic reality.
Meet our team.
The Business Recovery through Innovative Disaster response and Governmental policy Efforts (BRIDGE) team comprises researchers based in 10 countries, specializing in diverse areas of research including applied economics, disaster risk reduction, business and community resilience, technology preparedness, business ethics, organizational behaviour, and environmental management.
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