In our latest Suara SEACEN article, we show that global output growth slows down during pandemics, and global growth in the post-pandemic period is slightly lower than the pre-pandemic period. It argues that public health must remain the top priority; and fiscal stimulus that will cushion the severe impacts of the pandemic must play dominant roles in policy responses. This article is now available exclusively on Suara SEACEN.

SEACEN Course on Monetary Policy Analysis with DSGE Models
The SEACEN Centre successfully concluded the SEACEN Course on Monetary Policy Analysis with DSGE Models, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 15–18 June 2026 and graciously hosted by the Central

