The COVID-19 crisis presents a pressing opportunity to rethink public health, infrastructure provision, and social protection systems. With an eye toward the future, we must find ways to make our cities more resilient without compromising the interdependence that holds our society — including the urban poor — together.

This webinar tackled how big data has and is being used for effective tracking of COVID-19, and what that means as we look ahead at creating more livable, resilient, and inclusive cities of the future. The panelists shared their experience and ideas on the technologies and practices that are paving the way for a COVID-19 recovery which not only creates greater health security but also strengthens community resilience, social inclusion, and gender equity. The webinar kicked off with short presentations from each speaker, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session. 

(Part 1 of the ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund Webinar Series)