Social Provision in Low-Income Countries

. Ed(s): Mwabu, Germano; Ugaz, Cecilia; White, Gordon

ISBN 10: 0199242194 / ISBN 13: 9780199242191

Published by Oxford University Press, 2001

About this Item

The papers gathered together in this collection show that neither the market nor the state alone offers solutions to efficiency and equity problems commonly encountered in social sectors in poor nations. Innovative ways to address these important problems are explored, favouring an integrative approach to social provision. Editor(s): Mwabu, Germano; Ugaz, Cecilia; White, Gordon. Series: Wider Studies in Development Economics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 9 figures. BIC Classification: GTF; JKS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 599. . 2001. Hardback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Provision in Low-Income Countries
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199242194
• ISBN 13: 9780199242191
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This volume analyzes the merits and limitations of both welfarist and neoliberal approaches to the provision of key social services in terms of the outcomes and sustainability of the two approaches. It proposes an alternative model of social provision, characterized by multiplicity in service delivery and financing. The strengths of this new approach are illustrated with case studies from Chile, China, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

About the Author

Germano Mwabu is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Nairobi. Cecilia Ugaz is Research Fellow at UNU/WIDER, Helsinki, Finland. Before his death, Gordon White was Professorial Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex.