title: Development of information-based planning in Niger.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mock
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Setzer
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sliney
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hadizatou
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bertrand
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003660:Decision Support Systems, Management / Q000191:economics; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008838:Microcomputers; D009548:Niger; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012984:Software