Proposal code: Pusula / Ππούσουλας-2020-03-83
The aim of this proposal is to initiate a debate for joint Turkish Cypriot/Greek Cypriot action on COVID-19. A list of measures and the rationale of this proposal is introduced below.
Measures and joint TC/GC action on COVID-19 are a necessary step to minimize an unprecedented global health emergency, save lives in the following weeks and highlight that Cyprus and its people constitute a unit that can work together during difficult times. The list below is not an exhaustive one but offers some grounds for further thinking in bicommunal terms. This is a tentative set of recommendations as the situation on the ground changes very quickly. As countries come up with new practices, this text will be updated (suggestions welcome). Suggestions are also welcome as to lessons learnt from earlier crises and for the future as to the creation of joint infrastructure to address similar challenges. Please read the articles attached describing positive practices in Israel/Palestine as well as Taiwan/Singapore or help us with ideas on related good practices. The World Bank could support this or similar ideas so please do share your comments and votes, if you think they could help the two sides to cooperate to save lives: