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Unexpected Agency: Participation as a Bargaining Chip for the Poor

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Populations in the developing world that are targeted for disease eradication programs are commonly seen as passive recipients of international aid. Poor people can, however, "participate" in these interventions in unexpected ways. In the absence of traditional sources of leverage, some marginalized people have used their one remaining form of influence--their noncompliance in public health initiatives--to articulate a higher priority need and to assert their basic human rights to food and primary health care. Vertical international health initiatives whose goals are to eradicate and control diseases may be forced to contend with this phenomenon. The success of these interventions will hinge upon ensuring that the basic human rights of the target populations are addressed.

Source: Health and Human Rights

DOI: 10.2307/40285220

Authors: Clara Rubincam, Scott Naysmith

Institution: London School of Economics and Political Science

Language: English

Topic: Human Rights and Development

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities, No poverty

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000