Development of Information-Based Planning in Niger
Nancy B. Mock, James Setzer, Ian Sliney, Gado Hadizatou, William E. Bertrand · International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care · 1993
The authors present their experiences in assisting the government of Niger to develop automated information systems for health care management. They discuss the structure of the health system, the role of donor assistance, the process of initiating automated systems, and the technical requirements and costs of the system. Finally, they draw general conclusions that may be useful for those attempting similar efforts.