This Element reflects Southeast Asia's political dominance within predatory and technocratic elements and the relative weakness of progressive elements. Innovations without fundamentally altering the pre-existing arrangements ensures that social protection systems continue to have strong conservative, productivist and predatory attributes.
Focusing on health rights litigation in low- and middle-income countries, this study analyzes Indonesia's experiences and the broader implications for health systems' equity and effectiveness. It explores how recent legal actions impact health rights promotion and examines the challenges and successes faced in developing nations, contributing to the ongoing debate about the role of litigation in enhancing health care access and quality.