International Health Policy Program: An Internal Assessment

by Ralph Andreano

Overview

The International Health Policy Program was established in 1986 by the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the Pew Charitable Trusts to improve access to health services for the most disadvantaged people in developing countries. This volume reviews the program, assessing whether IHPP has fostered institutional and individual research on health policy in developing countries and helped policymakers effectively use resources.

Published for the International Health Policy Program under a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780299175245
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	04/19/2001
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Ralph Andreano is professor emeritus of economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a former staff member of the World Health Organization and consultant to numerous United Nations agencies.

Also Known As:

DJ KniggeMario CelimendizJoseph Pohler

Date of Birth:

September 16, 1892

Date of Death:

October 20, 1971

Editorial Reviews

"This review of IHPP is a timely, authoritative analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, achievements and limitations of this unique program."—Adetokunbo O. Lucas, chair of Global Forum for Health Research

From the Publisher

Andreano (economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison) assesses the contributions of the International Health Policy Program. He begins with background information describing the origins of the program, its focus and philosophy, and its development over time. He then presents eleven case studies from African and Asian countries. The concluding chapter covers the final years of the IHPP, its mistakes, and the lessons to be taken from the program. Appendixes discuss the Career Development Fellows program, IHPP annual meetings, IHPP-supported national workshops, sources, and publications from IHPP Groups. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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