Strategic Crisis Management by Regional Authorities: Public Perceptions of Attica’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The present research examines public perceptions regarding how the Region of Attica responded to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. It emphasizes the Region’s rapid adaptation to a dynamically changing environment and the implementation of strategies that included public health measures, collaboration with central government, and the use of technology and innovation to support citizens. To achieve the aim of the research, responses from 423 permanent residents of the Region of Attica to a questionnaire were statistically analyzed using descriptive and inferential methods. The data analysis highlighted the effective performance of the Region of Attica in managing the COVID-19 crisis. This research is multifaceted in its contributions: it not only reveals citizens’ views on the COVID-19 crisis management by the Attica Region but also analyzes their perceptions concerning crisis management in general.