[e-drug] Oxfam: Rich countries betraying their obligations to help poor countries (3)

["Ronald D. Marrocco" <rmarrocco@comcast.net>]

E-DRUG: Oxfam: Rich countries betraying their obligations to help poor countries (3)
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[Somewhat outside scope of e-drug but will let the discussion run for the time being, having allowoed the previous comment. Moderator]

I find Dr. Thawani¹s indictment of rich countries to be a bit harsh.  As an
international health consultant I have worked with a number of healthcare
providers who have said that donors should just ³STOP giving² because the
funds do not end up in the hands of those who need the funds most.  Perhaps
if it were possible to ensure appropriate distribution of scarce resources
?rich¹ nations would be more inclined to give.  It becomes increasingly
difficult to justify international aid when it appears that there is little
to show for it.  

Is anyone aware of a viable approach to monitor the distribution of
healthcare funds and supplies that gives donors the confidence that good is
being done?  Yesterday I had the opportunity to see David Evans speak at a
Harvard seminar where he presented the problem from both the donor and
recipient sides; donors are not living up to their promise, and of the aid
that is delivered a disappointing percentage ends up where it should.
Thoughts?

Ron Marrocco 
Medical Technology and International Health Consulting
http://www.ronmarrocco.com
  P: 617-680-8411
Email: ron@ronmarrocco.com