Taking a Seat on Brazil’s Health Councils

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2009
Country:
Brazil
Document Type:
Case Study
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Coelho, P., Cornwall, A., Shankland, A., Schattan, V.

Abstract

This Case Study outlines the advent of health councils, now found in nearly all of Brazil's 5,000-plus municipalities. These councils are empowered by law to inspect public accounts and demand accountability, and some strongly influence how resources for health services are spent.

Citation

Citizenship DRC Case Study Series. Citizen Prescriptions for Better Health Policy, 2 pp.

Taking a Seat on Brazil’s Health Councils

Published 1 January 2009
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