Public Private Partnership in Utilization of Funds in the Health Sector in Tanzania an Analysis of Key Financing Mechanisms
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Date
2007-10
Authors
Kamau Kuria, Henry
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Kampala International University,Masters in Development Administration and Management
Abstract
Purpose
As a result of donor apathy, there has been notable decrease in the amount of
donor funding to the social sector in recent years. Results of recent studies
conducted on the impact of previous donor funding efforts have led to
development workers to query if foreign aid works. Noting the importance of the
health sector in a country's pathway to development, the purpose of this study is
to analyse the key financing mechanisms in the republic of Tanzania with a view
to informing the policy makers on the need to design more efficient, equitable and
sustainable financing mechanisms.
Methodology
This study used two main strategies to ensure sufficient collection of secondary
and primary data. This included a detailed review of related literature obtained
from internet searches, publications and related papers and journals from all over
the world but with specific focus on Tanzania. The source of primary data was
mainly from interviews with key stakeholders, that is, representatives from donor
agencies, leading NGOs, faith based organizations and government departments.
Findings.
The study notes that public private partnerships in delivery of health services are
not new in the republic of Tanzania. The earlier public partnership between the
district hospitals and the private not for profit faith based organizations was more
focused than the public private partnership between the transnational drug
companies and the central government today.
Implications.
There is need to redefine the objectives of public private partnerships to ensure
that partnerships are initiated where they exist in pursuit of a common objective.
Policies and legislation are required to ensure where viable partnerships are
identified, the ventures are appropriately monitored to ensure the set goals are
achieved in an efficient manner.
Description
A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Degree of Master of Arts in Development Administration and Management of Kampala International University
Keywords
Public Private Partnership, Utilization of Funds, Health Sector, Key Financing Mechanisms