This study presents two case studies, each on a current initiative of contracting for primary health services in Brazil, one for the state of Bahia, the other for the city of Rio de Janeiro. The two initiatives are not linked and their implementation has independently sprung from a search for...

The article considers a subjective preparedness of regional administrations for attracting non-governmental providers of social services at the cost of the budget means. It is assumed, that this depends a lot on their understanding the necessity of the action, their successful experience in such...

Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the regions in the world with the greatest ethnic, racial and cultural diversity. This diversity is a major asset that holds the key to achieving lasting economic and political stability and constructing a fair, cohesive and democratic society. However,...

A report by UNICEF’s Division of Policy and Practice, creates a platform for showcasing results of its upstream policy analysis and advocacy and highlighting new thinking on social policy areas. This first edition features eight cases that are illustrative of the wide-ranging impact of...

<p>Melissa A. Gunderson reviews <em>Both Hands Tied: Race to the Bottom of the Low-Wage Labor Market</em> by Jane L. Collins and Victoria Mayer. The authors examine the results of welfare "reform" through the eyes of thirty-three women who participated in PRWORA programs in the state of Wisconsin.</p>

The article considers a subjective preparedness of regional administrations for attracting non-governmental providers of social services at the cost of the budget means. It is assumed, that this depends a lot on their understanding the necessity of the action, their successful experience in such...