| Details | | Publication Date: | 1994-05-01 | | Editor: | Saroj Pachauri |
| Size | | Height: | 10.3 in | | Width: | 7.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 32.8 oz |
Publisher's Note
"The results of the case studies and their analysis provide a useful insight into the problems and prospects of implementiung health related projects in a community." --The Hindu "An excellent collection of material, references, and eye-opening study subject on the approaches to community health. . . . Apart from collection of information, this book would enlighten all researchers in the direction of approaching the community through their participation and involvement. Thus this is not 'just another book.' . . . This book would not only stimulate but also enlighten and activate physicians toward health for the people." --Indian Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine Reaching India's Poor provides an understanding of NGOs (non-governmental organizations) working in the health sector in India. An attempt has been made to draw lessons from on-the-ground experiences and to critically examine program strategies used by NGOs implementing health and family planning programs. After an overview that provides a backdrop of the NGO scene and the perspective on NGOs in India, the first part of the book details 12 case studies of exemplary NGOs. The second part explores these studies using a larger policy context. Among the issues discussed are organization, health care financing, maternal and child health, family planning, and community participation. This volume also includes a comparison of government and non-government programs. "This book will be immensely useful to policymakers, planners, managers of health programs as well as academics, researches and funding agencies. It is an admirable attempt to improve our understanding of the non-government sector in India. -Deccan Herald "For those involved in the NGO movement, the book is bound to be an invaluable aid." -The Economic Times
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An examination of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the health sector in India. Part I contains 12 case studies of exemplary NGOs implementing health and family welfare programs in various parts of India and serving tribal, rural, and urban populations. Part II comprises eight chapters which examine cross-cutting issues and provide comparative analyses which place the case studies in a larger policy context. Published in association with the Ford Foundation. Printed in India on acidic paper. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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