Inspired by a training organized by ActionAid International USA in Washington DC last year, Health Alliance International hosted a training to increase macroeconomic policy literacy on June 19-20, 2008. The training provided a basic understanding of the effect of International Monetary Fund (IMF) policies on health and social sector budgets in low income countries.
The training was led by three experts in global development policy: Rick Rowden, Senior Policy Analyst with Action Aid International USA based in Washington, DC; Brook Baker, Professor of Law at Northeastern University in Boston and member and policy advisor of the Health GAP Coalition; and James Heintz, Associate Director and Assistant Research Professor at Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Following the training, attendees agreed to share information and engage in advocacy related to macroeonomic policies. If you are interested in joining the listserv, contact .
Overview on Macroeconomic Policy Impacts on Health Budget & Spending in Developing Countries by Dr. Steve Gloyd, Executive Director, Health Alliance International.
If interested in viewing complete videos of the Macroeconomic Literacy Training Conference, please contact Meredith Fort.