Poverty and Health

In addition to its intrinsic value for individuals, investment in health is an important and previously underestimated means of economic development. This document extends the analysis and recommendations fo the DAC guidelines on poverty reduction by setting out the essential components of a pro-poor health approach. It aims to further increase the effectiveness of development cooperation in improving the health of poor people as a means of reducing poverty and achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals. It is geared to a broad range of development agency staff.