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Health Decentralization in East Asia: Some Lessons from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam

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  • Samuel S. Lieberman

    (WB-Vietnam)

  • Joseph J. Capuno

    (School of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman)

  • Hoang Van Minh

    (Hanoi Medical School)

Abstract

This paper examines decentralization experiences in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam during the last 18 years (1985-2003). The analysis suggests that decentralization dividends so far have been modest and concentrated in some areas in the country. This is partly macroeconomic and political context in which decentralization was introduced. More importantly, however, current arrangements within the health sector have not worked well as hoped, including ensuring access for the poor to quality health services. To improve the gains, a stewardship role for the MOH is suggested. In this role, the MOH would focus on critical health functions, namely: communicable disease surveillance and control; standard setting and quality assurance for devolved health services; and pharmaceuticals; ensuring access of the poor to health services; and, sustaining health financing.

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  • Samuel S. Lieberman & Joseph J. Capuno & Hoang Van Minh, 2004. "Health Decentralization in East Asia: Some Lessons from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam," UP School of Economics Discussion Papers 200408, University of the Philippines School of Economics.
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