Health Policy Analysis in Low and Middle income Countries

3 Credits.

Provides an overview of political frameworks and theories related to policy development and offers practical perspectives on their application to health policy in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Analyzes the political economy of health policy, (ie. how the political environment and country institutions policy development). Introduces the main actors, processes and contextual features that are typical of policy development and implementation in LMICs. Topics encompass national policy and planning frameworks; aid harmonization and alignment; the role of policy networks (particularly civil society actors); policy implementers and their role in shaping policy; and mechanisms for global health policy development. Final sessions focus on practical strategies to strengthen policy processes. Teaching draws upon examples from different diseases, services and health systems.