DORA :: Browsing by Author "Lambie, George"

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The Cuban revolution in the 21st century.

(Pluto Press, 2010) Lambie, George

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Enticing case study or celebrated anomaly? Policy learning from the Cuban health system

(2017-09-06) Baggott, Rob; Lambie, George

Abstract Cuba is regarded as having achieved very good health outcomes for its level of economic development. It has adopted policies and programmes that focus on prevention, universal access to healthcare, a strong primary care system, the integration of health in all policies, and public participation in health. It has also established a strong and accessible system of medical education and provides substantial medical aid and support to other countries. Why then, it may be asked, has the Cuban experience not had greater influence on health policies and reforms elsewhere? This article, based on a literature review and new primary sources, analyses various factors highlighted in the policy transfer literature in order to explain this. It also notes other factors that have created greater awareness of Cuban health achievements in some countries and which provide a basis for learning lessons from its policies.

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Globalisation before the crash: the City of London and UK economic strategy

(Taylor and Francis, 2013) Lambie, George

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Globalization and the Cuban revolution in the twenty-first century.

(CEDLA, 2009-04) Lambie, George

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Hard currency, solidarity and soft power? The motives, implications and lessons of Cuban Health Internationalism

(Sage, 2018-10-11) Baggott, Rob; Lambie, George

This article explores Cuba’s health assistance and support for other countries. It explores the rationale and motivations for Cuba’s internationalism in health. It then details the various aspects of its health interventions, including emergency relief, strengthening of health systems, treatment programs, training of health professionals, engagement in multilateral cooperation, and biotechnology. The article analyzes the benefits of Cuba’s health internationalism for Cuba and for others. It also explores potential adverse consequences and criticisms of Cuba’s approach. The article concludes by noting that Cuba has been ahead of the game in integrating foreign policy and health policy and that its experience may hold lessons for other countries seeking to develop global health strategies.