Paying for a Healthier Future
By Catherine Connor, Laurel Hatt and Thierry van Bastelaer
Development assistance for health has ballooned from $5.6 billion in 1990 to $21.8 billion in 2007. Until the recent economic crisis, many developing countries were enjoying economic growth rates of five to six percent, and stepping up their commitment to health. Despite these trends, unfortunately, many developing countries still face financing gaps that must be overcome to secure a healthier tomorrow.
Given the magnitude of health issues remaining in many developing countries, there is a continuing need to accelerate investment in health over the coming decades.
