Item Summary

In the past two decades, global health crises have dominated the global discourse. From Ebola to SARS and MERS, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, health emergencies are increasing. Crisis-related issues have overshadowed perennial concerns such as the market power of pharmaceutical companies, and the high cost of drugs. During the present pandemic, a truly collaborative response is necessary and the reaction to Covid-19 has shown the way.

The main focus of this report is on technology cooperation that will assist the four nations in collectively competing with China’s growing global digital footprint and influence. The Task Force report also identifies barriers to Quad cooperation, such as diversity of standards and regulations across the member nations regarding economic and technological development. To help overcome these hurdles, the private sectors must play an integral role in the Quad dialogue. The role of the private sector is also critical in identifying areas that would benefit most from joint research and development programs designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship and build upon each Quad nation’s scientific, technological and academic strengths. The imperative for enhanced Quad cooperation on the five key areas of concern has never been more urgent. The Task Force findings can help guide policy discussions, while the recommendations can serve as a roadmap for actions the Quad can take both now and in the longer term.

Descriptive Information

Title
Quad economy & technology task force : a time for concerted action
Sort Title
quad economy & technology task force : a time for concerted action
Creator of work
Conte, Christopher
Contributor
Ashta, Kartik
Kripalani, Manjeet
Publisher
Mumbai: Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations
Language
English
Date Created
2021
Format
Reports
Provenance
Open-access link provided by the Library of Congress Office, New Delhi, India
Rights Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated

Discovery Information

Subject
Economics
Foreign and trade relations
Marketing
Trade associations
Health
COVID-19 (Disease)
Geographic Subject
India
Geographic Origin
India

Physical Characteristics

Page Count
54
File Count
54

Institutional Information

Collection
Born Digital Monographic Reports and Papers
Box number
Monographic Reports and Papers (Publicly Accessible)
Folder number
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Barcode
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