Regulation
Regulations are formal mechanisms which establish the 'rules of the game' by which individuals, groups and organisations interact within a society. Government is usually key in establishing such rules although bodies such as profession societies may also do so, particularly in the health sector. Regulations play a significant role in influencing how well health policy objectives can be met because they generally aim to influence the behaviour of providers and consumers.
The appropriateness of a particular regulatory form is thus an issue open to evaluation at two levels: in terms of the extent of compliance (which has been shown to be problematical in low and middle income countries) and, more broadly, in terms of the costs and benefits it imposes on these various actors within the health sector (and can be measured through regulatory impact assessment).
- Pakistan: study of non-state providers of basic services
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This paper analyses the relationship between the government and non-state providers (NSPs) of basic services in Pakistan. Specifically, it assesses dialogue between state and non-state actors in deciding and reviewing policy and legislation; the implementation of interventions to regulate NSP and hold them accountable to clients.
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- ( World Health Organization , 1999)
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