Recently, greater emphasis has been accorded lay views and involvement in debates on health care provision. At the macro level, policy makers are urged to take heed of the opinions of the general public when formulating new policies for health care or making changes to existing ones....

The Cinturão Digital do Ceará (CDC) is a pioneering infrastructure project that delivers broadband access to large cities, small towns and rural areas throughout the State of Ceará in northeast Brazil. The CDC was built and operated using a unique business model that innovates on the standard...