Overview

This book looks at the experiences of different latecomer countries in promoting sustainable health innovation systems to cater to local needs, presenting empirical findings from India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria.

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Author:   Padmashree Gehl Sampath (United Nations University, the Netherlands)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.690kg
ISBN:  

9780415585781

ISBN 10:   0415585783
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   15 October 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Overview 1. The Global Health Imperative 2. Sectoral Systems for Health Innovation and Development Part 2: Empirical Evidence from Asia and Africa 3. India’s Advanced Capacity in Health Innovation 4. Health Innovation Systems in Bangladesh and Vietnam 5. Kenya’s Health Innovation Capacity 6. Nigeria’s and Tanzania’s Incipient Health Innovation Capacity Part 3: Bridging the Health Divide: Inequality, Competitiveness and Delivery Issues 7. Health Innovation and Latecomer Development: Comparative Insights 8. Bridging the Health Divide: Institutional Capacity in Latecomers

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This book contains the most comprehensive study conducted so far on health innovation in developing countries. The author shows again her capacity to undertake empirical research with a solid theoretical background. This book is outstanding not only because of its academic value. The evidence presented and its rigorous analysis provides essential elements for policy makers in developing countries, and more broadly, for those seeking global solutions to the diseases that disproportionately affect the poor. Carlos Correa, Director Centre for Law and Economics, University of Buenos Aires If you can read just one book on health, innovation and development, read this book. It is grounded on an enviable theoretical foundation and presents a set of new, fascinating evidence and case studies from latecomer countries. I recommend this book most highly. Banji Oyeyinka, Director, UNHABITAT and Professorial Fellow, United Nations University-MERIT A most persuasive book that proposes a rethink on health issues and access to medicines in the context of development. The author builds a compelling case, based on evidence from several case studies, on how the health needs of the poorest can be met best. Pedro Roffe, Senior Fellow, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, Geneva

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