تأثير التنمية المستدامة في تعزيز قدرات الدول لمواجهة الأزمات: الصين خلال جائحة COVID-19 أنموذجا

Section: Articles
Published
Jun 1, 2026
Pages
228-243

Abstract

This research explores the pivotal role of sustainable development in enhancing countries' resilience to global crises, using China's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. It first points out that many countries, particularly developing ones, lack the infrastructure for sustainable development, making them more vulnerable to risks. The research also emphasises that sustainable development is no longer limited to environmental concerns but is a comprehensive system encompassing economic, social, and political dimensions, aiming to optimise resource use and protect the rights of future generations.


The research concludes that China's remarkable success in controlling the pandemic was not accidental but rather the result of decades of comprehensive development reforms, improved infrastructure, and a rapid technological response. China's experience demonstrates the critical importance of a strong, visionary government capable of optimising resource utilisation during crises. The research recommends that countries generally follow the Chinese model by integrating environmental policies into economic planning, prioritising education and technological innovation, and recognising political stability and social justice as cornerstones of their ability to meet future challenges.


 

 


 


 

 

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Author Biographies

Gufran Younus Hussein (University of Mosul - College of Political Science)

 

         
Humam Abdullah Ali (Directorate General of Education in Nineveh)

 

         
Hiba Fakhri Ali (West Bank, Jenin)