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What does it mean?
The speaker outlines normal civilian life as a goal during wartime.
In plain terms
People want to live normal lives even during war.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize economic and social stability in war.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • recovery planning
  • public messaging

Putting it to work

  • support families
  • maintain services
  • stabilize economy

Questions to consider

  • What makes life feel normal?
  • How to restore daily routines?

Another view

Security conditions may make normalcy impossible for some.

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