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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Building capacity in the Mongolian health sector: a training methodology based on identified needs assessments

Michael O'Rourke, Kainyam Tungalag, Don Hindle and Takako Yasukawa

Australian Health Review 26(2) 87 - 99
Published: 2003

Abstract

Mongolian health care is moving from a centrally planned hierarchical basis towards greater decentralisation as partof overall sector wide reform. To identify key needs of health personnel to help to build capacity, we undertook researchaimed at assessing priority training areas. The research results indicated gaps and weaknesses in many technical areas,but also significant problems in terms of how Mongolian health organizations function, including rigid structures,isolated management, and little internal communication. These features militate against optimal agency effectiveness.This paper discusses how specific training programs were developed based on quantitative research and an overarchingorganisation improvement theme emphasizing openness; communication; and participation to maximize the benefitsof skills transfer and capacity development.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AH030087

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