221.650.81
Health Policy Analysis in Low and Middle Income Countries
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Asynchronous Online with Some Synchronous Online
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Daniela Rodriguez
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
- Description:
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Provides an overview of key political frameworks, models and theories related to the policy process, and offers practical perspectives on their application to health policy-making in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Analyzes political, bureaucratic and other influences on health policy-making. Introduces the main actors, processes and contextual features that are typical of policy development and implementation in low and middle income countries, and actors and processes at the global level that influence LMIC policy. Includes topics: models of the policy process; national policy-making dynamics, including the role of governmental, civil society and private sector actors; policy implementers and their role in shaping policy development; and global health governing institutions and their influence on national policy processes.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Apply key frameworks and models of the policy process to understanding health policy-making in LMICs
- Identify, describe and analyze common processes and actors involved in health policy development, with a particular focus on low and middle income countries
- Analyze factors influencing and shaping national policy leadership in the health sector in LMICs
- Recognize the need to respect national processes when working in LMICs
- Develop strategies to promote successful policy agenda-setting, development, and implementation in LMICs, using tools learned in class
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 25% Participation
- 25% Group Presentation
- 50% Paper(s)
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Students in the DrPH, Global Health Policy and Evaluation do not need consent. All other students must get consent from instructor
- For consent, contact: