Theory for analysing politics of health governance with @_CatJones_ @GilbertAbiiro @shreya_hariyani
@kjcroke1 @ankimeg in the next session of @GlobalHPR on Nov 24!

@_CatJones_ Fascinating to see the theories used in health finan. studies in SSA: poli sci, HPSR but also combinations aka "theoretical bricolage". Big insights from talking to study authors about theory selection: relevance, avail in preferred language, concrete local examples.

@GilbertAbiiro Ebb/flow of health finan policy in Ghana - Communication re: technical details vs. political considerations about where to pilot >> Rename/reframe to focus on medical benefits+aim for broader stakeholder coaltion

@shreya_hariyani Stakeholder mapping for HRH policy in UP helps anticipate implementation challenges: policy agendas set by central actors, contested areas need extended negotiation beyond HRH professional assoc, powerful prof assoc can short-circuit policy change.

@kjcroke1 Politics of PHC expansion in Ethiopia: Prioritizing rural areas key polit strategy, state mgmt capacity, mgmt of donors to fund PHC, view of "development state" w/big role for gov't. 1/2

Political will not single decision >> process with historical roots. HSS is state-building - state-bldg is contentious & difficult to replicate.

DR: This is the juicy stuff right here! Poses difficult questions for HPSR about how to replicate "successful" policies for HS. 2/2

@ankimeg Drivers for data manipulation in UP: Performance pressure creates punitive work culture and perverse incentive for manipulation focused on "performance" rather than data quality. Goal of achieving high ranking in conflict with goals for good data.

Oops forgot the tags - distracted today! #GlobalHPR2020 @GlobalHPR