| Author | Soradej Salykhamsy |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-01-05 |
| Subject(s) | Health services administration--Laos--Xieng Khouang
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-01-05 |
| Abstract | The Lao P1imary Health Care Project is a joint five year project between the Ministry of
Public Health, Lao PDR, and the Asian Development Bank. The project objective is to
improve the health status of people by expanding the network of health infrastructure from the
Central level to the grass root level. So far the project is in its terminating phase. Many
achievements have been made and some ongoing activities are being accomplished.
This research study analyzes the management system of this project in the remote area of
Laos and highlights cmTent strategic problems occurred dming the implementation phase. It is
found that many lessons learned in the Phase I of the Health Care project could be applied in
the future Phase, and perhaps in the other projects as well.
The findings indicate the main issues related to the project management and the sustainability
of the project and what should be done in order to ensure that activities continue beyond the
life cycle of the project. For the project sustainability it is recommended that the government
and the donor should cany on providing them reliable support beyond the life of the project.
In addition self-management and community pa1ticipation should be encouraged. |
| Year | 2001 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-01-05 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Khang, Do Ba; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sununta Siengthai ;Swierczek, Fredric William ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Switzerland
(Swiss Development Cooperation) ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001 |