Health Policy and Financing (HP&F)

This module takes an in-depth look at important issues and current debates in health policy and health economics, such as decentralization, the public-private mix, international finance of health goods, aid effectiveness, TRIPS and health insurance.

The influence that certain actors, such as the international donor community, consumer organizations and consumer groups, have on the health policy agenda is critically explored, and recent influential reports concerning health policy are discussed.

Students are required to critically read and discuss papers on specific health policy debates in low income countries.

Examples of such policy debates include brain drain, feasibility of insurance systems, the role of private sector and more.

Academic training or professional qualification in a relevant area Work experience in a related area, including experience in management or planning in developing countries

Academic training or professional qualification in a relevant area Work experience in a related area, including experience in management or planning in developing countries

TropEd

Proficiency in spoken and written English