{"id":5998,"date":"2025-06-24T20:52:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T20:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ijssass.com\/journal\/navigating-the-paradox-of-decentralisation-by-devolution-an-evaluation-of-public-healthcare-service-delivery-in-developing-countries\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T04:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T04:18:09","slug":"navigating-the-paradox-of-decentralisation-by-devolution-an-evaluation-of-public-healthcare-service-delivery-in-developing-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ijssass.com\/journal\/navigating-the-paradox-of-decentralisation-by-devolution-an-evaluation-of-public-healthcare-service-delivery-in-developing-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Paradox of Decentralisation by Devolution: An Evaluation of Public Healthcare Service Delivery in Developing Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article was originally published as: <strong>Navigating the Paradox of Decentralisation by Devolution: An Evaluation of Public Healthcare Service Delivery in Developing Countries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Original Article Link: <a href='https:\/\/utafitionline.com\/index.php\/eajhss\/article\/view\/898' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Read Original Article<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Download PDF: <a href='https:\/\/utafitionline.com\/index.php\/eajhss\/article\/download\/898\/332' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Click Here to Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Abstract<\/h2>\n<p>Decentralisation by devolution has emerged as a strategic approach in developing countries to enhance public healthcare service delivery through increased local responsiveness and community participation. However, this shift presents a paradox: while aimed at empowering local authorities, decentralisation often exacerbates existing disparities, hinders effective resource allocation, and complicates cohesive healthcare policy implementation. This study examined the interplay between efficacy and accountability in decentralised health systems, drawing on case studies from Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Indonesia, Brazil, South Africa, and Tanzania, employing a systematic literature review and mixed-methods approach. Key findings indicated that decentralisation can improve local healthcare service delivery, but its effectiveness is frequently constrained by governance capacity and resource allocation challenges. The research highlights the importance of strengthening local governance capabilities, fostering community engagement, and addressing contextual factors like local government competencies and fiscal resources. Limitations include a reliance on English-language publications, potentially excluding valuable insights from other languages, and the selected case studies may not represent all decentralised healthcare experiences. The study recommends comprehensive capacity-building initiatives, stronger accountability frameworks, and active community involvement to ensure equitable healthcare outcomes. By acknowledging the paradox of decentralisation, policymakers can better design and implement reforms, ultimately enhancing health service delivery in developing.<\/p>\n<h2>Authors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Adam Matiko Charles (The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Africanus Calist Sarwatt (Institute of Rural Development Planning, Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Omary Magasha Yusuf (Institute of Rural Development Planning, Tanzania)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keywords<\/h2>\n<p>Decentralisation, Developing countries, Equity, Healthcare, Local governance<\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p>References not available for this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was originally published as: Navigating the Paradox of Decentralisation by Devolution: An Evaluation of Public Healthcare Service Delivery&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[124],"tags":[364,2494,2495,410,2496],"class_list":["post-5998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles","tag-decentralisation","tag-developing-countries","tag-equity","tag-healthcare","tag-local-governance","wpcat-124-id"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - 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