A Global Health Constitution for Global Health Governance

Ruger JP. “A Global Health Constitution for Global Health Governance,” Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (American Society of International Law), April 2013; 107: 267-70.

5 Pages Posted: 17 Oct 2014

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Jennifer Prah Ruger

University of Pennsylvania - School of Social Policy & Practice; University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine

Date Written: April 2013

Abstract

Globalization has intensified economic interdependence, global communication, and international migration, giving new urgency to addressing health issues globally and inaugurating a new era in global health governance (GHG) to replace the former international health governance (IHG). IHG was relatively simple, with a smaller set of actors and clearer lines of responsibility. GHG is more complex, with more actors, resources, and interests, differing organizational forms, and uncoordinated activities. GHG lacks an architecture for health, and the operational chaos is clear. The world needs a global health constitution (GHC) to provide guiding principles and objectives, division of labor and functions, checks and balances among global health actors, and a framework for integrating global health work.

Suggested Citation

Prah Ruger, Jennifer, A Global Health Constitution for Global Health Governance (April 2013). Ruger JP. “A Global Health Constitution for Global Health Governance,” Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (American Society of International Law), April 2013; 107: 267-70., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2510896

Jennifer Prah Ruger (Contact Author)

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University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine

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