| Health System Reconstruction and Nation-Building
Rand Corporation, Research Highlights, 2007, online edition
“How important is the role of health in nation-building? To answer this question, a RAND team of political scientists, physicians, and economists examined past attempts to rebuild public health and health care delivery systems during nation-building efforts after U.S. military deployments intended to underpin the transition to peace, democracy, and economic stability. Their main conclusion [as stated in this summary]: Nation-building efforts cannot be successful unless adequate attention is paid to the population’s health. In addition, efforts to improve health can be a powerful tool for capturing the goodwill of the residents.”
Go to the article at:
http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9237/
C14/02-07. Posted April 5, 07 |
