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Coronavirus Local Response Initiative by Bloomberg Philanthropies

Innovative response

Bloomberg Philanthropies and the National League of Cities have launched a 'Local Action Tracker' for coronavirus, that collects and shares actions taken by local US leaders in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The COVID-19: Local Action Tracker will feature a sortable grid detailing the policy decisions and bold actions that city leaders are making to contain the spread of coronavirus and respond to community impact. The tracker aims to document the rapidly expanding ways in which cities are responding to the crisis, enable cities to understand what their peers are doing, and feature timely analyses. The tracker will be hosted on the National League of Cities’ website and make all verified data accessible to the public.

Specific issues addressed and anticipated impact

"Mayors across the country are on the frontlines leading the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and every day they discover yet another aspect of city life is affected by this crisis. As city leaders’ responses to the crisis evolve, Bloomberg want to provide them with tools, data, and resources needed to make informed decisions.

This tool will allow local leaders to learn promising practices from their peers, share ideas, and work together during one of the most challenging times in recent history."

Organisations/institutions involved

Bloomberg Philanthropies; National League of Cities

Issues being addressed:

  • Governance responses
  • Crowdsourcing solutions

Date Submitted:

30 March 2020