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Promoting Reproductive Health: Investing in Health for Development

Shepard Forman and Romita Ghosh, editors
Promoting Reproductive Health: Investing in Health for Development
ISBN: 978-1-55587-877-1
$15.95
1999/320 pages/LC: 99-36680
Center on International Cooperation Studies in Multilateralism

DESCRIPTION

The aim of the research underpinning this volume was threefold: to determine how countries understand and are acting on the Programme of Action endorsed by the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994; how efforts to implement that program can be assessed; and what is needed to move forward. The resulting case studies help also to answer broader questions regarding assistance for health and sustainable development from the perspective of both developing and donor countries.

The authors focus especially on the ICPD reproductive health agenda, considering its viability and sustainability, current and alternative sources for financing at the national level, and the current and future importance of international donor aid. Each case study, while concentrating on the public sector, also addresses the critical roles of NGOs and corporate actors. The concluding chapter discusses lessons learned thus far about the reproductive health approach to population and development.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shepard Forman is founder and director of the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University. Previously, he was director of the Ford Foundation's International Affairs programs (1991-1996) and Human Rights and Governance programs (1981-1991). His most recent publication is Diagnosing America: Anthropology and Public Engagement. Romita Ghosh is program officer at CIC; previously she served as division chief, Office of Social Development, in U.S. AID's India Office.

CONTENTS

  • Introduction—the Editors.
  • POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND FINANCING SINCE THE ICPD: DEVELOPING COUNTRY CASE STUDIES.
  • Bangladesh—S. Mahmud and W. Mahmud.
  • Egypt—H.A.S. Khattab, L. El-Fattal, and N. Karraze Shorbagi.
  • Indonesia—T.H. Hull and M.B. Iskandar.
  • Mexico—Y. Palma and J.L. Palma.
  • South Africa—B. Klugman, M. Stevens, and A. van den Heever.
  • Tanzania—M. Bangser.
  • POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND FINANCING SINCE THE ICPD: DONOR CASE STUDIES.
  • The United Kingdom—C.J. Allison.
  • The United States—J.E. Jacobsen.
  • CONCLUSION.
  • Lessons Learned: The Need to Invest in Reproductive Health—A.I. Mundigo.