Tag: I38

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH BUDGET IN REDUCING POVERTY: EVIDENCE IN INDONESIA

IDARYANI

M.Si, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

idaryaniaceh1@gmail.com

Masbar RAJA

Prof, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

raja.masbar@unsyiah.ac.id

ALIASUDDIN

Dr, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

aliasuddin@unsyiah.ac.id

Nasir MUHAMMAD

Dr, Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

nasirmsi@unsyiah.ac.id

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of health expenditures in reducing poverty in Indonesia. The data used was panel data from three specific autonomous regions: Aceh, Papua, and West Papua, data from 2006-2017. The method of analysis used in the study was the ARDL Panel model. The results of the study show that in the short term, health expenditures o not affect poverty in the autonomous regions. The results from each region showed no short-term effect. Long-term estimates show that health spending can reduce poverty by up to 6 percent assuming cateris paribus. Adjustments of these impacts will occur every 9.6 months. This study recommends that the government increases the health budget so that the poor can get protection and avoid health problems. The study also recommends increased regulation of health expenditures to make it more effective and have an impact in the short term.

Keywords: Health Budget, Poverty, ARDL Panel, Special Autonomy

JEL classification: C23, H51, I38
read more

DEVELOPMENT AND SOLIDARITY ECONOMY STRATEGIES IN BRAZIL: CASE STUDIES

Kátia SANTOS

PhD. University of the State of Amapa/Researcher of the Study Group on Educational Policy and Management, Brazil

katia.santos@ueap.edu.br

Hermínia GONÇALVES

PhD. Assistant Professor at Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), and Senior researcher at Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD), Vila Real, Portugal

hgoncalves@utad.pt

Teresa SEQUEIRA

PhD. Assistant Professor at Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), and Senior researcher at CETRAD, Vila Real, Portugal

tsequeir@utad.pt

Francisco DINIZ

PhD. Associate Professor with Abilitation retired from UTAD, and Senior researcher at CETRAD, Vila Real, Portugal

fdiniz@utad.pt

Abstract

The solidarity economy is guided by the guidelines of sustainable development, presenting the principles of self-management (as a mechanism for valuing freedom), equality between members and the exaltation of solidarity. This article aimed to analyze the development of income generating activities based on solidarity economy strategies, explaining individual and territorial impacts in the State of Amapá, located in the extreme north of Brazil, in order to show the main state development policies adopted. We used a qualitative research, with the selection of four projects for case studies, in order to measure the main advances and challenges that are required in the segment, as well as the impacts of the development policies to the solidarity economy in the projects studied. This study identified the need for restructuring in the formats of management policies of government agencies, which should operate in a harmonious and articulated way, but rather act in isolation and without effective communication between them, impairing the quality and result of the services offered. With regard to the impacts of the solidarity economy for the enterprises, it was verified that the activities investigated achieved financial return, which could be substantially intensified, if there was a better structuring in the development policies.

Keywords: Development, Solidary Economy, Public policy, State of Amapá

JEL classification: R58, L31, I38
read more