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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 01 July 2008

Public-private partnerships and global health equity: prospects & challenges

This paper examines the viability of public-private partnerships for improving global health equity and highlights some key prospects and challenges. (Indian Journal of Medical Ethics: 2007) More info >>

Managed competition in health care

This report documents the discussions and outcomes of a workshop aimed at examining a health system reform model which proposes to harness market incentives to improve the funding and delivery of health services. (Australian Productivity Commission: 2002) More info >>

A new face for private providers in developing countries: implications for public health?

This article looks at the impact of using private health care providers in developing countries, based on a case study of privately-provided primary health care in South Africa. (World Health Organisation: 2003) More info >>

The impact of health system reform on remote health in Cambodia & the Philippines

This paper reviews the experiences of health reforms in Cambodia and the Philippines, and assesses the extent to which these have improved health outcomes for rural or remote areas. (Rural and Remote Health: 2001) More info >>

Decentralisation in Asian health sectors: friend or foe?

This policy brief examines whether or not healthcare decentralisation in Asia has been successful. (OECD: 2006) More info >>

Buying results? Contracting for health service delivery in developing countries

This article reviews the global experience of contracting non-state organisations, including NGOs, to improve health care delivery. (Centre for Global Development: 2005) More info >>

Overview of devolution of health services in the Philippines

This article reviews the impact of the devolution of the health system in the Philippines, as part of a wave of devolution of national government services throughout the 1990s. (Rural and Remote Health: 2003) More info >>


 

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