The Role of Participatory Governance in Strengthening Community Health Systems
Keywords:
Participatory Governance; Community Health Systems; Health Equity; Public Health Policy; Civic Engagement; Health Accountability; Decentralization; Health System Resilience.Abstract
This particular study analyzes the effects of participatory governance on community health system levels
with specific focus on the neglected areas. Using a mixed-methods approach that includes both policy-based
comparative analysis and field case studies, the study focuses on how inclusivity improves decision making regarding
the delivery of health services and accountability on a local level. The results show that health governance strongly
motivates improvement on access, responsiveness, and equity of services when communities are involved. This paper
highlights participatory governance as a critical tool for activism on the imbalances in systemic health inequities and
the nurturing of adaptive resilient health ecosystems designed to achieve universal health coverage targets.
