Public Policy Lessons from the AIDS Response in Africa

Public Policy Lessons from the AIDS Response in Africa examines how the interplay between national state dynamics and the global political arena has shaped the global AIDS response and develops a framework for analyzing public policy action in contemporary Africa. It identifies four political models and tests them in other domains, contributing a critical perspective grounded in African scholarship and French political science.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Public Policy Lessons from the AIDS Response in Africa delves into the intricate interplay between national state dynamics in Africa and the broader global political landscape, shedding light on how this interplay has shaped the global AIDS response. In this comprehensive examination, the book develops a framework for analyzing public policy action in contemporary Africa, broadening the scope of our understanding. By employing comparative political sociology, the book identifies four political models that can be applied to public initiatives across various sectors. Author Fred Eboko takes these models to test their relevance in other domains, including malaria and tuberculosis health subsectors, as well as education and environment sectors. Through his insightful analysis, Eboko articulates the interconnectedness of global and national factors, providing a critical perspective rooted in African scholarship and French political science. This bold and ambitious framework aims to empower coherent and effective public policy action in Africa, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, policy-level practitioners, and anyone interested in public health, global health, political science, and development studies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367616250