| ID | 108495 |
| Title Proper | Decentralization, democratization, and health |
| Other Title Information | the Philippine experiment |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Langran, Irene V |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 1991, the Philippines joined a growing list of countries that reformed health planning through decentralization. Reformers viewed decentralization as a tool that would solve multiple problems, leading to more meaningful democracy and more effective health planning. Today, nearly two decades after the passage of decentralization legislation, questions about the effectiveness of the reforms persist. Inadequate financing, inequity, and a lack of meaningful participation remain challenges, in many ways mirroring broader weaknesses of Philippine democracy. These concerns pose questions regarding the nature of contemporary decentralization, democratization, and health planning and whether these three strategies are indeed mutually enforcing. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 46, No. 4; Aug 2011: p361-374 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 46, No. 4; Aug 2011: p361-374 |
| Key Words | Decentralization ; Democratization ; Health Reform ; Nongovernmental Organizations ; Philippines |