Health governance internationally has become more complex, with both hierarchical and network modes of governance explicitly represented within single public systems. Objective: To understand the implementation of new modes and mechanisms of governance under New Zealand health reforms and to...

Governance is thought to be a key determinant of economic growth, social advancement and overall development, as well as for the attainment of the MDGs in low- and middle-income countries. Governance of the health system is the least well-understood aspect of health systems. A framework for...