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Decentralization in a developing country: the experience of Papua New Guinea and its health service.

Year: 1991

Type: book

Abstract: This book is an excellent and detailed example of decentralization in practice,\nwritten by professionals closely involved in implementing these policies over\nseveral years. The authors are very clear on the general lessons that could be of\ngreat value to other countries adopting similar policies. As they point out, the\npresent challenge after more than a decade of experience, is not to recentralize. It\nis to continue searching, with political support, for the balance between the\n'centre and the periphery' that produces the greatest benefits for the people of\nPapua New Guinea, including improvements in their health status.

Source: ANU Open Research (Australian National University)

Authors: Jane Thomason, William Newbrander, Riitta‐Liisa Kolehmainen‐Aitken

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: University of Arizona

OpenAlex ID: W1494501808

FWCI: 2.052

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