Please Read Chapter 8, Globalization of the policy process from Buse et al (2012 or 2005) Making health policy. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
The chapter discusses the global dimension of the health policy and decision making process. First, it explains what is meant by globalization, the it considers how globalization impacts on health, why states cooperate to address health problems and identifies actors who operate globally to influence national health policy and decision making.
As you read the book chapter on Globalization of health policy, answer the following questions;
- What is globalisation?
- How has globalisation impacted on health and health policy?
- Why is globalisation important?
- Has globalisation been helpful in improving population or not? Explain your position.
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