Enormous progress has been made in global health conditions during the past several decades, yet chronic hunger and illness persist in poor countries. The authors analyze the potential of international cooperation to improve health in poor countries. Drawing on various disciplines, including public health, economics, and other social sciences, the authors stress the need for collaborative processes and local institution strengthening.
MICHAEL R. REICH is Associate Professor of International Health, Harvard University School of Public Health.
EIJI MARUI is on the Faculty of Medicine, Division of International Health, at the University of Tokyo.