Policymaking 'under the radar': a case study of pesticide regulation to prevent intentional poisoning in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide in Sri Lanka is a major public health problem and in 1995 the country had one of the highest rates of suicide worldwide. Since then reductions in overall suicide rates have been largely attributed to efforts to regulate a range of pesticides. The evolution, context, events and implementation of the key policy decisions around regulation are examined.

Methods

This study was undertaken as part of a broader analysis of policy in two parts-an explanatory case study and stakeholder analysis. This article describes the explanatory case study that included an historical narrative and in-depth interviews.

Results

A timeline and chronology of policy actions and influence were derived from interview and document data. Fourteen key informants were interviewed

SUBMITTER: Pearson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4287191 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature