The Health Sector in Uganda: Making a Case for Political Economy Analysi

Abstract

Health is a critical sector on Uganda’s socio-economic development agenda. However, politicians and technocrats
have frequently focused on the health sector mainly from the political and technical perspectives, respectively yet the
achievement of the objectives of the health sector are dependent on political economy factors. Indeed, the reform of
the health sector should be premised on a clear understanding, analysis and management of how the political economy
influences and shapes the occurrence of the reform process. This paper argues for the recognition of the political
economy analysis (PEA) to effectively manage the country’s health policy and its change process. It should also be
integrated into technical analysis to strengthen the effective coordination of national health mechanisms