Long-Term Care in Latin America and the Caribbean?: Theory and Policy Considerations

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 20:00

This paper discusses theoretical and practical issues related to long-term care (LTC) services in Latin America. Demand for these services will rise as the region undergoes a swift demographic transition from its currently young population to a rapidly aging one, especially since the region’s aging cohorts are more prone to experience a decline in their functional and physical abilities than elderly people elsewhere in the world.

Obstacles and Opportunities for Engaging the Private Sector in the Delivery of Social Services – What does Brazil have to say?

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 22:16

There’s been a lot of talk about public-private partnerships (PPPs) and it’s no wonder. Given today’s development needs and the limited fiscal space facing many governments, private sector financing and know-how has become even more critical.

How Perspective Shapes Health Policies

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 22:00

As health technologies evolve, the ways in which these technologies are evaluated and applied to the public sphere to ensure effectiveness also change. The Health Technology Assessment (HTA), in particular, is a systematic and technically robust process that examines a health technology (often new) from different perspectives. Using the available evidence, and then balancing the different positive and negative results, it produces recommendations for public policy.

Empowered Patients make Better Health Care

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 12:00

Not so long ago, access to primary health care was scarce and of poor quality. Although much must be done still to ensure quality health-care for all, particularly those most vulnerable, in recent years, the emphasis on bettering health care systems has resulted in improvements. Patients now expect more from these systems and listening to them might just be the key to furthering human development, at all stages, according to our health policy and planning specialist, Frederico C.

We Live Longer But Are Less Healthy: How Do We Face It?

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 21:26

Surely you have read or heard about the demographic transition and the challenges that this generates for health systems. The demographic transition begins when the infant mortality rate falls, resulting in cohorts of children and young people that are very numerous in relation to the adult population. As time goes by, the life expectancy of the population increases as socioeconomic conditions and access to health services usually improve.

Three-year Progress Report on the Implementation of the Operational Policy for Gender Equality in Development and the Gender Action Plan for Operations 2014-2016

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 20:00

This report reviews the progress made during the past three years of the implementation of the IDB’s Operational Policy on Gender Equality in Development (OP-761, the Gender Policy) and its corresponding Gender Action Plan for Operations, 2014-2016 (GAP). Specifically, it presents: (i) achievements associated with the GAP objectives and targets, compared to the GAP 2011-2013 period; (ii) key factors contributing to or inhibiting progress; and (iii) recommendations for moving forward during the period of the next GAP 2017-2019.

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