EQUINET carries out research, reviews and analysis to stimulate and support debate on current issues across its theme areas. The publications from this work are produced as discussion papers and are found here.
Equinet discussion papers
The most recent publications are displayed below.
Discussion Paper 66: Key issues in equitable health care financing in East and Southern Africa
McIntyre, D; Govender, V; Buregyeya, E; Chitama, D; Kataika, E; Kyomugisha, E; Kyomuhangi, R; Mbeeli, T; Mpofu, A; Nzenze, S; Walimbwa, A; Chitah, B; Health Economics Unit, University of Cape Town; School of Public Health, Makerere University; Department (2008 May)
Themes:
Resource allocation and health financing
Country
East and southern Africa region
URL: DIS66FINresmob.pdf
Discussion Paper 65: Retention incentives for health workers in Zimbabwe
Chimbari, MJ; Madhina, D; Nyamangara, F; Mtandwa, H; Damba V; National University of Science and Technology (2008 May)
Themes:
Human resources for health
Country
Zimbabwe
URL: Diss65ZimHRH.pdf
Discussion Paper 61: Non-financial incentives and retention of health workers in Tanzania: Combined evidence from literature review and a focussed cross-sectional study
Munga, MA; Mbilinyi, DR; National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Dar es Salaam (2008 July)
Themes:
Human resources for health
Country
Tanzania
URL: Diss61TANZHR.pdf
Discussion Paper 62: Incentives for health worker retention in Kenya: An assessment of current practice
Ndetei, DM; Khasakhala, L; Omolo, JO; Africa Mental Health Foundation (AMHF); Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR), Kenya (2008 July)
Themes:
Human resources for health
Country
Kenya
URL: Diss62KenyaHRH08.pdf
Discussion paper 64: Exploring the concept of power in the implementation of South Africa's new community health worker policies: A case study from a rural sub-district
Lehmann, U; Matwa, P; School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape (2007 April)
Themes:
Values, policies and rights, Human resources for health, Monitoring equity and research to policy
Country
South Africa
URL: DIS64POLlehmann.pdf