Simple versus composite indicators of socioeconomic status in resource allocation formulae: the case of the district resource allocation formula in Malawi

• Main Authors: Kuyeli Sanderson (Author), Nkhoma Dominic (Author), Manthalu Gerald (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The district resource allocation formula in Malawi was recently reviewed to include stunting as a proxy measure of socioeconomic status. In many countries where the concept of need has been incorporated in resource allocation, compos...