Health, Development, Information and Policy Institute
| Established | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Director | Mahmoud Nawaja |
| Location | |
| Website | http://www.hdip.org |
The Health, Development, Information and Policy Institute (also known as HDIP) was established in 1989 by a group of researchers and health practitioners and development experts, including Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, committed to improving the status of health care for all Palestinians. As an independent, non- profit Palestinian organization, HDIP specializes in policy research and planning regarding different development sectors in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.[citation needed]
The institute has expanded to serve as advocates for better government policies on behalf of marginalized groups such as women, youth and the disabled. It is devoted to building a democratic Palestinian civil society. In addition, HDIP provides information services, evaluations, and training in the areas of health, development policy and system management.[citation needed]
Goals[edit]
- Contribute to the development of Palestine by addressing community needs in health, education, poverty reduction, good governance and other social areas;
- Help improve the level of coordination and cooperation between health care providers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip through information sharing and policy dialogue;
- Support other civil society organizations in lobbying for sound health and development policies and laws;
- Provide training in general management skills, systems management, rapid appraisal and research, and computer software programs;
- Conduct evaluations of, and consultations on health, development and systems management; and
- Empower local community structures.[citation needed]
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