Investment in health is a strategically important and often underestimated component of economic development. This study sets out a systematic approach to improving health in poor countries.  For emerging countries, substantially improved health outcomes are a prerequisite to breaking out of the poverty cycle. This book on poverty and health, jointly published by the OECD and WHO, sets out the essential components of a broad-scope “pro-poor” health approach for action within the health system and beyond it.  It is for development practitioners in the area of health issues.

Acronyms
Overview and Purpose
Key Actions to Promote a Pro-Poor Health Approach
Summary
Chapter 1. Investing in Health to Reduce Poverty
Chapter 2. Supporting Pro-Poor Health Systems
Chapter 3. Key Policy Areas for Pro-Poor Health
Chapter 4. Frameworks and Instruments for Health Programming and Monitoring
Chapter 5. Policy Coherence and Global Public Goods
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