International Regimes in Global Health Governance

This book examines the roles and problems faced by international regimes as major players in global health governance, combining analysis and methodologies to explore the root causes of insufficient global public goods for health and deficiencies in current governance. It focuses on factors that have resulted in observed deficiencies and explores feasible approaches for institutional refinement and innovations for greater effectiveness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of international regimes as key players in global health governance, shedding light on the underlying causes of inadequate provision of global public goods for health and the shortcomings in current global health governance systems. By employing a diverse range of analytical approaches and methodologies, the book provides a comprehensive sketch of the landscape of international public health governance, encompassing a wide array of international actors. These include esteemed organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), and international human rights regimes. Through a novel theoretical framework that amalgamates the principles of securitization, public goods, and international regimes, the author delves into the factors contributing to observed deficiencies in global health governance. Based on these rigorous examinations, the book also endeavors to explore feasible approaches for institutional refinement and innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness of global health governance.

This book is of immense interest to academics and policy-makers engaged in the fields of global health, international relations, and international law. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that will contribute to the ongoing discourse on addressing global health challenges and improving the efficiency of international governance mechanisms.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367707927