Enhancing Readiness for Large-Scale Vaccine Distribution amid COVID-19 19 August 2020 The tenth Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on “Enhancing readiness for large-scale vaccine distribution amid COVID-19” featured financing options, demand scenarios, and other measures countries should consider in preparing for safe, effective, and equitable vaccine delivery amidst COVID-19. Over 50 government officials and development partners from Southeast Asia and the People’s Republic of China participated in the Dialogue, sharing experiences and lessons on vaccine distribution policies and strategies used in similar pandemics. The tenth PACER Dialogue aimed to: promote a better understanding of global vaccine development and COVID-19 access strategies available for developing countries; share knowledge and lessons on what developing countries should consider in preparing for large scale COVID-19 vaccine distribution; and provide a platform for policy makers, development planners, and health practitioners to share knowledge and experience and collaboratively learn from each other. Program and Learning Materials 19 August 2020 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) 10th PACER Dialogue – Overview and Objectives Ramesh Subramaniam Director General, Southeast Asia Department (SERD), Asian Development Bank (ADB) Supporting Access to and Efficient Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines Introduction and COVID-19 Epidemiology, Vaccine and Prioritization Efforts Introduction and presentation on the framework for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and overview of COVID-19 epidemiology and prioritization efforts. Farzana Muhib Supporting Access to and Efficient Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines Global Supply Strategy and Financing Presentation on COVID-19 global supply, access strategies and financing options. COVAX Facility featured. Hannah Kettler Supporting Access to and Efficient Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine Delivery Presentation on vaccine delivery and planning. The potential complexities associated with early COVID-19 vaccine introduction discussed. Huong Minh Vu Expert Reaction and Inputs ADB, Developing Member Countries (DMCs) and COVID-19 Vaccine/s Presentation on ADB’s experience in working with countries to enhance large-scale vaccine distribution. Eduardo Banzon Open Discussion and Questions Ramesh Subramaniam (Moderator) Synthesis and Summary Ramesh Subramaniam, Director General, SERD, ADB Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Jason Rush ADB Organizer/s Southeast Asia Department Read Also POLICY BRIEF - Enhancing Readiness for Large-Scale Distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine PACER Dialogues Main Page Topics Governance and Public Sector Management Health