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Book SynopsisBuilding public services can transform the lives of millions of people - and, with political leadership, it is achievable in this generation. This punchy introduction to the issues provides case studies, real-life stories, background data, and critical analysis. It is a primer for campaigners, for students, and for all involved in trying to make the world a better, fairer place. It introduces us to people who are making a difference in their communities: to Afsana, a teacher in India; to Emilien, a doctor in Mali; to Nana, a health-care adviser in Georgia. And it puts their work into a global policy framework focusing on the role of governments and funders, and on NGOs and civil-society organisations. Health and Education For All: What you need to know is an up-to-date summary of the contents of a major research report published by Oxfam GB for Oxfam International in September 2006. In the Public Interest: Health, Education, and Water and Sanitation for All was published to support t
