Network development for non-state health providers
African Christian health associations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3886403 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Frank Dimmock, Johan Olivier (0000-0001-9155-6896, Schlumberger (Ireland), corresponding author), Quentin Wodon (0000-0002-6846-1116) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 580-598 |
| Publication date | 2017-07-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development in Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09614524.2017.1330402 |
| OpenAlex | W2738412834 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 24 |
Substantial effort has been put into forming and strengthening national networks of non-state, non-profit health providers in lower- to middle-income contexts. Christian health associations (national umbrella networks of faith-inspired health providers) were first established in the 1950s, and are currently present in an estimated 23 of the 54 countries in Africa. The establishment of CHAs was equally encouraged by faith-based health providers, governments, and external stakeholders. CHAs look different in each context, but perform similar roles: networking diverse institutions and facilities together into a loose system; and establishing a more cohesive sector to simplify and strengthen advocacy and engagement with the government
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Faith · Faith-Based Organizations · Geography · Health care · Political science · Public relations · Global Maternal and Child Health · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Public Administration · Religion, Society, and Development
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,38 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |