Physical asset management system in developing countries

Discusses physical assets management in Nepal & Senegal. It is concluded that financial constraints, lack of management skills and under estimation of running costs/life cycling costs for health utilities and equipment have impacted negatively the quality of healthcare services in the public sector in many developing countries. Results show that if a quality health service is offered, clients are motivated to participate and contribute. Such financial participation provides a key contribution by the population to ensuring the sustainability of any healthcare system. Consequently, development and adoption of a National Policy on Healthcare Technology is one instrument, which can improve the situation. Achievement of this result ensures that financial resources otherwise necessary for further investments can be made available for other activities within the healthcare system