Health Norms and the Governance of Global Development: The Invention of Global Health

This book explores how health norms have emerged,diffused,and become internalized in global development discourse and governance since 1990,with the COVID-19,Ebola,and HIV/AIDS crises highlighting the political nature of health. It explains how considerations of global health have informed the United Nations development agenda and identifies processes,actors,institutions,and interactions in global health through analysis of two case studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between health and global development discourse and governance since 1990. It argues that health norms have emerged, diffused, and subsequently been internalized through the diverse direct and indirect negotiation processes that shaped the global development goals. The COVID-19, Ebola, and HIV/AIDS crises serve as poignant examples of the profound political nature of health. Governments, at all levels—local, national, international, and multilateral—make critical decisions regarding policy responses, coordination, and resource allocation. These decisions are influenced by a multitude of factors, including local contexts, global conditions, and sets of values, norms, and standards that guide policy and interventions. As states and regions become increasingly interconnected, the politics of health assume increasing importance in the pursuit of a sustainable future envisioned by global governance.

This book aims to shed light on how global health considerations have permeated and influenced the United Nations development agenda. By examining two closely related case studies—the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals—it identifies processes, actors, institutions, and interactions in global health. The book provides a comprehensive overview of global development thinking and practice, delving into the nuances of global health and global health governance. It is an innovative contribution to the literature, suitable for students and scholars of global health, development studies, and international relations.

In conclusion, this book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of health and global development, highlighting the political nature of health and its pivotal role in shaping the future of our world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of health, politics, and international relations.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367707460