Does expanding fiscal space lead to improved funding of the health sector in developing countries?: lessons from Kenya, Lagos State (Nigeria) and South Africa

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2018-05-16

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Doherty, Jane Tanya
Kirigia, Doris
Okoli, Chijioke
Chuma, Jane
Ezumah, N
Ichoku, Hyacinth
Hanson, Kara
McIntyre, Diane

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Taylor & Francis

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This article examines whether increased tax revenue in the three territories of Kenya, Lagos State (Nigeria) and South Africa was accompanied by improved resource allocation to their public health sectors, and explores the reasons underlying the observed trends.

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Medical economics - South Africa, Medical economics - Kenya, Medical economics - Lagos State (Nigeria)

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