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By Delphine RIOU, Inclusive Growth Lead, BNP Paribas Asset Management and Alexander BERNHARDT, Global Head of Sustainability Research, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Covid-19 taught us important lessons on pandemic preparedness. How can we plan for the future, and how can investors help bolster resilience against future pathogens? Alexander Bernhardt and Delphine Riou explore.
According to officially recorded World Health Organization (WHO) figures, Covid-19 has, so far, claimed 6,460,000 lives. The true number may be much higher – potentially up to 22 million. The International Monetary Fund estimates a cumulative economic loss of USD 11 trillion over 2020-21, with an additional USD 12.5 trillion expected through 2024.
Given...
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