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Challenges and opportunities for donors in reducing maternal death and morbidity: lessons from the PMM experience
Author(s) -
Richardson Y.C
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/s0020-7292(97)00175-6
Subject(s) - medicine , multidisciplinary approach , work (physics) , sustainability , psychological intervention , maternal death , nursing , public relations , economic growth , environmental health , population , political science , mechanical engineering , ecology , law , economics , biology , engineering
The experience of the PMM Network offers several insights for donors seeking to work on maternal mortality, particularly in Africa where the risk of maternal death is highest. First, the projects provide evidence that multidisciplinary operations research can result in the development and implementation of successful, relatively low‐cost interventions. In addition, the work of PMM highlights the need for greater donor funding to build and support partnerships — to include researchers, communities and policymakers — that enhance sustainability of efforts. Finally, the work of the teams confirms the benefits of donor commitment to building local capacity. © 1997 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics