International cooperation and health policy implementation in a post-conflict situation: the case of East Timor

Abstract

This study centers on relationships among national and international actors in preparation of the first health policy document for East Timor, under the United Nations transitional administration, between 1999 and 2002. International cooperation support for the health system rehabilitation process during the post-conflict period is analyzed as part of reconstruction of the State in parallel with construction of the country's political and institutional framework. Knowledge, ideas, "ways of doing," and induced and accepted practices permeate an interplay of power relationships that condition both national political alliance-building and the architecture of international aid, pointing to input to a discussion of how these mechanisms interact at different conjunctures and times in different negotiating frameworks.

Orthopaedic Disorders in Cerebral Palsy in International Cooperation Projects: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

“…Rehabilitation projects implemented in the international cooperation field also follow the twin-track approach when planning and delivering their services. The working system varies in each country and each region according to the needs and particularities of the persons and the context [9,10]. This is why the active participation of persons with disabilities, their caregivers and their representative organisations are essential for the appropriate implementation of rehabilitation services [5,11].…”

“…These include the particular context where the project is implemented, the materials and local resources available (wood, foam, plaster, etc.) [9,15,16], the previous training of the rehabilitation professionals in the country, the geography of the place and the international non-governmental organisations involved [10,18]. David Werner in his book "Disabled children village" [20], presents in a simple but detailed way a treatment approach of cerebral palsy that is adapted to the context and needs of the poorest communities.…”