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Assignment:	Technical assitance support to ODA Aids project
Client:	Act-HIV, ODA
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Long Term Technical Assistance
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Technical assitance support to ODA Aids project.
Year:	1994 - 1997

Assignment:	Support to the EU HIV action Plan for Benghazi (Phase 4) in Libya
Client:	Belgian Red Cross
Country:	Libya
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative description of Project: In December 2007, BRC was awarded a service contract for the provision of management, training and technical support services to the 4th phase of the Benghazi HIV/AIDS Action Plan. The agreement between the EC and BRC will be for the period till 2009, with possibility of extension. In accordance with EC requirements a “Logical Framework” and indicative workplan were compiled in November 2007. This work plan was subsequently discussed and further operationalised during an inception workshop with Libyan stakeholders and the team of European experts held in Benghazi from 24 to 26 January 2008. BRC requested HERA to facilitate above mentioned planning process. The overall objective of the HIV/AIDS Action Plan for the forthcoming period will be to “improve the technical and managerial capacities of relevant Libyan health institutions to deliver an integrated package of preventive and curative HIV/AIDS services”. Description of actual services provided: Analysis of the proposed logframe. Evaluation of the progress. Institutional analysis and recommendations. Back-to-office report summarizing the inception workshop and making some recommendations to BRC to further improve its performance in Libya.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	End of project evaluation for the project “support to the STD component of the National Aids control programme
Client:	Belgian Technical Cooperation
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Assessment of the achievements made by the project “Support to STD Component of the National AIDS Control Programme” after 60 months duration of the project. Provide recommendations for sustainability of the project activities and for utilization of the lessons learned. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Initial briefing at BTC and BSF head quarters in Brussels Briefing at BTC and Embassy office in Dar Es Salaam Collection and analysis of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare documents and visit MoHSW and NACP Privilege a participative dynamic for all meetings, workshops involving all stakeholders including users of the services Meet relevant stakeholders in health in Tanzania Discussions with RHMTs, CHMTs, representatives from government health facilities, health workers, non-governmental organisations and the project management team Field visit to facilities (participatory approach used) Adopt a global and systemic approach Validation workshop with stakeholders to come to joint conclusions Debriefing at RAS office in Kilimanjaro and Ruvuma regions Debriefing at BTC/NACP office in Dar es Salaam Presentation of the Aide-de-Memoire the draft report to the JLPC Debriefing in Brussels after the mission Final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Formulation study for Wilaya de Tamanrasset
Client:	Belgian Technical Cooperation
Country:	Algeria
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The project focuses on strengthening the health system in terms of geographical accessibility and improving the delivery of health services in the wilaya of Tamanrasset across 3 areas: Strengthening the fight against STI / HIV / AIDS prevention and care Decreasing the levels of mortality and maternal and neonatal morbidity Strengthening the management of reproductive health, particularly in the field of family planning and adolescent health and youth. The formulation mission aims to validate the data contained in the identification document and to prepare a Technical and Financial Proposal (TFP) Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The formulation team has worked closely with experts from the Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform and with the representation of BTC in Algiers on the following activities: Validating the data of the identification mission, namely the validation of the project objectives and defining (or adjusting if necessary) the results. For this purpose, the objectively verifiable indicators, along with the sources of verification and the main assumptions which could jeopardize the implementation of the project, were specified. Presentation of the logical framework, including a detailed description of activities with indicators, sources of validation and critical assumptions; Produce a Technical and Financial Proposal (TFP) on the basis of the logical framework with Detailed planning validating the activities related to the results planning of the project based on expected results and activities Defining the timeline budgetary planning in accordance with the provisions of BTC Allocation of financial and human resources to the governments of Algeria and Belgium; Suggesting topics for operational research into possible areas for intervention and innovative arrangements for central authorities to have experiences in the field. Define the organizational and institutional framework of the project, consistent with the first draft of the Tamanrasset project (including the issue of technical assistance); Define the modalities for project management, and the practicalities of implementation consistent with the first draft of Tamanrasset; Establish procedures for monitoring and evaluation, including the type of reports expected; Periodicity; The person responsible for their production.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Formulation of the project to support the multisectoral national plan to combat HIV/AIDS
Client:	Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC)
Country:	Burkina Faso
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: In 2001 Burkina Faso and the Belgian government initiated the identification process of a multisectoral HIV/AIDS intervention. The identification report was finalised and validated in 2003. After that, a team of 3 consultants was contracted by BTC for the formulation of the project. The general objective of the identification report was “the negative impact of HIV/AIDS on sustainable development of Burkina Faso is reduced”, while the specific objective was “the implementation of the Multisectoral National Plan to combat HIV/AIDS has improved in a sustainable way”. The proposed project consists of three “subprojects”, each of them with a specific objective: a subproject that has the objective to reinforce the multisectoral fight against HIV/AIDS in the region of Plateau central; a subproject that has the objective to reinforce the response to HIV/AIDS in university community of Ouagadougou; and a subproject that aims at improving the operational research in the field of HIV/AIDS in Burkina Faso. Description of Actual Services Provided: Analysis and validation of the identification report. Analysis of the problems and identification of solutions in a participative workshop. Study on the capacity of SP/CNLS to coordinate the whole project, the capacity of putting the right human resources at the disposal of the project (integration of Centre Muraz) and the necessary financial means. An analytical review of the proposed strategies in order to select the most accurate to obtain the global goal of the programme and to diminish the number of interventions. Formulation in a Technical and Financial File.
Year:	2004 - 2005

Assignment:	Formulation of the BTC intervention for the "Handling of sexually transmittable diseases in the north of Mali"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Mali
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: General objective: “Reduction of morbidity and transmission of STI in the regions north of Mali.” Specific objective:” Improving the handling of STI in the northern regions of Mali.” Analysis of data given in the identification report. Determination of results and activities of intervention, exploration of possible interventions such as the safety of decentralized blood transfusion. Elaboration of a logic framework for intervention. Description of Actual Services Provided: Writing a Technical and Financial Dossier.
Year:	2003 - 2004

Assignment:	Strengthening of the STD Component of the National AIDS Control Programme of the Ministry of Health in Tanzania - Formulation
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the formulation mission to Tanzania was to produce a description of the viability of the Belgian support and to indicate the main areas of attention during the project implementation. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team prepared a document in close collaboration with the main party involved – NACP management – and in consultation with other parties, in particular the Medical Stores Department (MSD) reflecting the main considerations, conclusions and decisions with respect to potential for successful and effective implementation of the support by Belgian aid by means of: a brief, policy and organisation oriented assessment; a technical, operation assessment. The mission reviewed the proposed Specific Agreement between the Belgian and Tanzanian Governments.
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Technical Support to the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP)
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Burundi
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Technical support to the National Programme for Lepra and Tuberculosis in Burundi. Close collaboration with the director of PLNT and other members of the team for the installation of the PNLT project, with the Damien Foundation and with the Project of the Global Fund. Description of Actual Services Provided: Identification of the actual status of the project after the withdrawal of technical assistance for some time; Identification of the project strategy and formulation of an effective activity plan and reporting system for the following year; Harmonization of the actions with the other stakeholders in the sector, in particular with the Damien Foundation and the Global Drug Fund and the Global Fund in the fight against Tuberculosis; Study the needs for anti-tuberculosis drugs; Formulation of detailed TOR for the follow-up until the end of the project; Formulation of the link with the other projects of BTC in Tuberculosis, TB/HIV and Lepra.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Final Evaluation of the BTC project: "Support to PNLS"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluate the project implementation in order to formulate recommendations for a better operation of the project in the context of the new AIDS strategy and the development of health services in the DRC and in the light of an eventual second phase of the project. Evaluate the above, with a view of: the technical and financial dossier; the institutional anchoring; the policy/strategy of supporting the HIV/AIDS strategy and the strengthening of the health system; the involvement of the population in the process of the development of its own capacities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Evaluation of the ongoing project; Analysis of the institutional anchoring of the PNLS and of the project and of the organisation and the functioning of the activities supported by the project; Formulate recommendations.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM
Country:	Caribbean Partnership
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM
Country:	Trinidad & Tobago
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM
Country:	St. Lucia
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM
Country:	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM
Country:	Jamaica
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM
Country:	Guyana
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP). Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Strategic Framework 2002-2006 and 2008-2012
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Barbados
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Major review of PANCAP’s performance including: An overall assessment of the results achieved against strategic objectives and expected outputs by PANCAP and its implementing partners through the CRSF 2002-2006 An analysis of how the CRSF has been and will be positioned to support national strategic plans through the provision of regional public goods. Present key findings; draw lessons and provide clear and forward-looking recommendations for the development of the CRSF 2008-2012 including a clear identification of priorities. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a detailed evaluation plan for measuring the impact of the CRSF 2002-2006 with emphasis on financial, institutional, programmatic, and sustainability components. Conduct of the evaluation and feedback to stakeholders. Draft evaluation report of CRSF 2002-2006 Comprehensive summary report for each level of consultation conducted – national, regional, donors, key influencials- outlining the main observations and recommendations. Development of draft CRSF 2008-2012. Final report based on the recommendations of the consultative process. Presentation to the Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Consultancy to assist with procurement plans
Client:	Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS initiative
Country:	Liberia
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The Clinton Foundation works in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to expand access to care and treatment services for Liberians living with HIV/AIDS, and support the strengthening of the health system. The goal of the project is to improve physical access to essential health services and to strengthen policy-making and management functions of the Ministry of Health. This particular assignment addressed the procurement needs. Description of Actual Services Provided: Production of a simplified procurement plan for the World Bank Health System Reconstruction Project: improving maternal and child survival with a budget of 8.5 million USD Review of all terms of reference required to be advertised to ensure compliance with World Bank procurement regulations Comments and suggestions to the MOH Assistance with the preparation of the technical specifications for the first two major equipment purchases and review for compliance with World Bank regulations.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Second Technical Review Report: Community Based Nutrition Programme (CBNP)
Client:	Danida
Country:	Kenya
Fields of expertise:	Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Assessment of the monitoring and evaluation process and reports produced so far. Assessment of possibilities for using the monitoring and evaluation data to produce peer- reviewed publications. Develop a plan for ensuring that the current monitoring and evaluation process leads to high quality reports and peer reviewed journals with a particular focus on social development, child development and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Description of Actual Services Provided: Assessment of the monitoring and evaluation process. Review data produced by the Applied Nutrition Programme Review the sampling framework of the various monitoring and evaluation procedures Review the hypotheses developed and the plausibility to account for the various indicators that have been reported on. Formal checking of the statistical basis for the analysis Review possibilities for data analysis Review the policy implications of the report Development of a plan for writing up and publishing the current programme of monitoring and evaluation. This includes information of several types including health, environment, social development and nutrition of target groups within the specific communities that are the focal point of CBNP activities. Assessment of child development within the context of HIV/AIDS
Year:	2003

Assignment:	Development of HIV/AIDS component to Health and Education Sector Support Programme document
Client:	Danida
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objectives of the mission are to develop the HIV/AIDS components for the Health and Education Sector Programme Support Documents for implementation at provincial level with clear links to the national level. The two component descriptions shall focus at the provincial level and emphasize the potential synergy effect (strong links) between the health and education sectors in preventing and alleviating the HIV/AIDS situation. The HIV/AIDS component descriptions shall be developed within the two Sector Programme Support Document frameworks, where support to HIV/AIDS activities at central level will be mentioned. Furthermore, the components shall provide recommendations on plans of action for the first year, pace of implementation, need for technical assistance and need for evaluation of implementation. Description of Actual Services Provided: There are three outputs: A concise debriefing note (max. 10 pages) summarising findings and recommendations A Component Description on HIV/AIDS for the Health Sector Programme Support (HSPS) Document A Component Description on HIV/AIDS for the Education Sector Programme Support Document (EdSPS)
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Joint Annual Health Sector Review 2006: District Health Services Delivery
Client:	Danida
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Appraisal of health service delivery with a special focus on: How the HRH crisis affects service delivery at district level and potential short term quick wins and possible long term remedies How the availability of drugs and medical supplies affect the quality of health care at district level The effects of HIV and AIDS on district health services including issues of sustainability Results from the recent Demographic Health Survey in terms of lessons, challenges and future direction Reproductive Health – how we can do better Review of earmarked funded activities HSPS Mainland and Zanzibar. Description of Actual Services Provided: Analysis of all background documents Discussion with stakeholders Field trips to Zanzibar, Mwanza and Kagera Participation in bilateral meetings between Danida and MoH&SW on Zanzibar and Mainland Participation in joint review meetings on Zanzibar and Mainland Main report with findings and recommendations.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Assistance to the MoH in the planning of a National STD Prevention and Control Programme
Client:	EC - Aids Task Force, MoH
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Assitantce to the MoH in the planning of a National STD Prevention and Control Programme. Integration of STD and Aids Control. Financial evaluation of the plan.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of the EC's and Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI)
Client:	EC - ATF
Country:	India
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Mid-term Review of the EC's and Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI).
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of EU AIDS Programme
Client:	EC - ATF
Country:	Thailand
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of EU AIDS Programme.
Year:	1997

Assignment:	Evaluation and Appraisal of Blood Transfusion Services
Client:	EC - ATF
Country:	Haiti
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation and Appraisal of Blood Transfusion Services.
Year:	1997

Assignment:	Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries
Client:	EC - DG Development - DPE
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Selection of Essential Medicines
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: ‘Global’ Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries (1987 to 1996; 350 projects; 82 countries; budget of 200 million USD). Appraisal of the Implementing Institution (EC AIDS Task Force in Brussels) Evaluation of Policy Development, Selection of Strategies, Programme Implementation Options for institutional reform for the Aids Task Force Proposals for future policy and strategies Description of Actual Services Provided: Overall responsibility for the evaluation and special expertise on public health, health planning, HIV/AIDS and health economics. Countries visited: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia. Evaluation of regional and national activities; evaluation of the funds committed by source of funding, by strategy and by contracting agency or partner. Two logical frameworks have been developed: the ex-post Logical Framework of the Programme, reflecting the main strategies of the past programme and a present and future Logical Framework. Based on the evaluation, the EC has decided to reorganise the implementing of its global HIV/AIDS programme and adjust the policy and strategic framework.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries
Client:	EC - DG Development - DPE
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Selection of Essential Medicines
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: ‘Global’ Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries (1987 to 1996; 350 projects; 82 countries; budget of 200 million USD). Appraisal of the Implementing Institution (EC AIDS Task Force in Brussels) Evaluation of Policy Development, Selection of Strategies, Programme Implementation Options for institutional reform for the Aids Task Force Proposals for future policy and strategies Description of Actual Services Provided: Overall responsibility for the evaluation and special expertise on public health, health planning, HIV/AIDS and health economics. Countries visited: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia. Evaluation of regional and national activities; evaluation of the funds committed by source of funding, by strategy and by contracting agency or partner. Two logical frameworks have been developed: the ex-post Logical Framework of the Programme, reflecting the main strategies of the past programme and a present and future Logical Framework. Based on the evaluation, the EC has decided to reorganise the implementing of its global HIV/AIDS programme and adjust the policy and strategic framework.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries
Client:	EC - DG Development - DPE
Country:	Bangladesh
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Selection of Essential Medicines
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: ‘Global’ Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries (1987 to 1996; 350 projects; 82 countries; budget of 200 million USD). Appraisal of the Implementing Institution (EC AIDS Task Force in Brussels) Evaluation of Policy Development, Selection of Strategies, Programme Implementation Options for institutional reform for the Aids Task Force Proposals for future policy and strategies Description of Actual Services Provided: Overall responsibility for the evaluation and special expertise on public health, health planning, HIV/AIDS and health economics. Countries visited: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia. Evaluation of regional and national activities; evaluation of the funds committed by source of funding, by strategy and by contracting agency or partner. Two logical frameworks have been developed: the ex-post Logical Framework of the Programme, reflecting the main strategies of the past programme and a present and future Logical Framework. Based on the evaluation, the EC has decided to reorganise the implementing of its global HIV/AIDS programme and adjust the policy and strategic framework.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries
Client:	EC - DG Development - DPE
Country:	Kenya
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Selection of Essential Medicines
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: ‘Global’ Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries (1987 to 1996; 350 projects; 82 countries; budget of 200 million USD). Appraisal of the Implementing Institution (EC AIDS Task Force in Brussels) Evaluation of Policy Development, Selection of Strategies, Programme Implementation Options for institutional reform for the Aids Task Force Proposals for future policy and strategies Description of Actual Services Provided: Overall responsibility for the evaluation and special expertise on public health, health planning, HIV/AIDS and health economics. Countries visited: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia. Evaluation of regional and national activities; evaluation of the funds committed by source of funding, by strategy and by contracting agency or partner. Two logical frameworks have been developed: the ex-post Logical Framework of the Programme, reflecting the main strategies of the past programme and a present and future Logical Framework. Based on the evaluation, the EC has decided to reorganise the implementing of its global HIV/AIDS programme and adjust the policy and strategic framework.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme
Client:	EC - DG Development - DPE
Country:	Senegal
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Selection of Essential Medicines
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: ‘Global’ Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries (1987 to 1996; 350 projects; 82 countries; budget of 200 million USD). Appraisal of the Implementing Institution (EC AIDS Task Force in Brussels) Evaluation of Policy Development, Selection of Strategies, Programme Implementation Options for institutional reform for the Aids Task Force Proposals for future policy and strategies Description of Actual Services Provided: Overall responsibility for the evaluation and special expertise on public health, health planning, HIV/AIDS and health economics. Countries visited: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia. Evaluation of regional and national activities; evaluation of the funds committed by source of funding, by strategy and by contracting agency or partner. Two logical frameworks have been developed: the ex-post Logical Framework of the Programme, reflecting the main strategies of the past programme and a present and future Logical Framework. Based on the evaluation, the EC has decided to reorganise the implementing of its global HIV/AIDS programme and adjust the policy and strategic framework.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries
Client:	EC - DG Development - DPE
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Selection of Essential Medicines
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: ‘Global’ Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries (1987 to 1996; 350 projects; 82 countries; budget of 200 million USD). Appraisal of the Implementing Institution (EC AIDS Task Force in Brussels) Evaluation of Policy Development, Selection of Strategies, Programme Implementation Options for institutional reform for the Aids Task Force Proposals for future policy and strategies Description of Actual Services Provided: Overall responsibility for the evaluation and special expertise on public health, health planning, HIV/AIDS and health economics. Countries visited: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia. Evaluation of regional and national activities; evaluation of the funds committed by source of funding, by strategy and by contracting agency or partner. Two logical frameworks have been developed: the ex-post Logical Framework of the Programme, reflecting the main strategies of the past programme and a present and future Logical Framework. Based on the evaluation, the EC has decided to reorganise the implementing of its global HIV/AIDS programme and adjust the policy and strategic framework.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries
Client:	EC - DG Development - DPE
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Selection of Essential Medicines
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: ‘Global’ Evaluation of the EC AIDS/HIV Programme in Developing Countries (1987 to 1996; 350 projects; 82 countries; budget of 200 million USD). Appraisal of the Implementing Institution (EC AIDS Task Force in Brussels) Evaluation of Policy Development, Selection of Strategies, Programme Implementation Options for institutional reform for the Aids Task Force Proposals for future policy and strategies Description of Actual Services Provided: Overall responsibility for the evaluation and special expertise on public health, health planning, HIV/AIDS and health economics. Countries visited: Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia. Evaluation of regional and national activities; evaluation of the funds committed by source of funding, by strategy and by contracting agency or partner. Two logical frameworks have been developed: the ex-post Logical Framework of the Programme, reflecting the main strategies of the past programme and a present and future Logical Framework. Based on the evaluation, the EC has decided to reorganise the implementing of its global HIV/AIDS programme and adjust the policy and strategic framework.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Evaluation of Blood Transfusion Services
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Uganda
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of Blood Transfusion Services. Proposal for financing strategies.
Year:	1995

Assignment:	Evaluation of the HIV/AIDS interventions financed by the EDF (training course)
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the HIV/AIDS interventions financed by the EDF (training course).
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Cost of National Blood Transfusion (Medical Equipment & Training Component)
Client:	EC/ATF - WHO/GPA
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	Cost-effectiveness Studies, Costing Studies, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Proposal for a cost-analysis of national blood transfusion services in low-income countries. Development of Guidelines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Preparation of international workshop on costs of national blood transfusion services in developing countries at WHO/Geneva. Responsible for developing a methodological tool for cost analysis of Blood Transfusion services. Responsible for the presentation of and discussion on the tool at an Aids Task Conference in Brussels and an international workshop organised by the World Health Organisation in Geneva. Finetuning of the method.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Evaluation of the Project to Strengthen the Blood Transfusion System in Burundi
Client:	EC/EDF
Country:	Burundi
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The main objective of the project is to permit the CNTS (Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine) and other centres to improve the capacities of blood provision in order to reduce the blood transmission risk of infection by HIV. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of the blood transfusion system at the national level. Evaluation and Reformulation of the EDF intervention in this sector.
Year:	1993

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of the SADC/EU Project on HIV and AIDS and regional support
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Botswana
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The overall objective of the consultancy is to assess the relevance, impact, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of EDF and EPRD support in the context of regional support for an expanded response to HIV and AIDS in the SADC region. The specific objective of the Mid-term Review is to assess the relevance and implementation of programmed activities in terms of a) the results anticipated in the original programme concept and as indicated in the logical framework annexed to the financing agreement and b) the changed environment resulting from the restructuring in the SADC. Description of Actual Services Provided: Detailed literature review of the documents relating to program design and subsequent implementation. Review of the post-2001 restructuring of SADC and the transfer of project responsibilities from the HSCU to SADC. Assessment of the applicability and relevance of the activities included under the Financing Proposal. Review of the implementation of both the capacity building and grant components of the projects. Formulation of lessons to be learned and the possible solutions that could be applied. Revision of the logical framework. Assessment of further needs in the area of regional support for a multi-sectoral response to HIV and AIDS, with particular reference to capacity building, information gathering and dissemination, best practice etc. Draft a framework for possible further EDF and EPRD-financed support.
Year:	2005

Assignment:	Planning Workshop and Appraisal of HIV/AIDS interventions
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Sierra Leone
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Planning Workshop and Appraisal of HIV/AIDS interventions.
Year:	1998

Assignment:	Technical Assistance to the Benghazi Action Plan 2
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Libya
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The implementation of a national programme against HIV/AIDS. Support the National AIDS programme with statistical expertise. Input on the design of a national sero-prevalence survey and behavioural surveillance survey. Description of Actual Services Provided: Construction of sampling frame and calculating sample size for national and behavioural surveys in view of design and planning of a national sero-prevalence and behavioural survey.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Evaluation of the EC support to the Mozambican National STD/HIV/AIDS programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the evaluation is to assess the basis for future support of the EC to the Mozambican Government in its program against STD/HIV/AIDS and make recommendations at two levels for a new phase of EC support to be provided under a 8th EDF NIP programme: At the level of the Ministry of Health for its Mozambican National STD/HIV/AIDS Program; At the level of the Mozambican Government. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team evaluated the contribution of the successive EC support projects of the past 11 years to the Mozambique STD/ HIV/ AIDS Program; the current interventions against STD/ HIV/ AIDS in EC projects in other sectors. Based on the evaluation findings, conclusions and lessons as well as the present national policy framework, the team provided recommendations concerning the reorientations of present actions and the reorientation of future actions.
Year:	2000

Assignment:	Feasibility Study of the Namibian HIV/AIDS Response Capacity Development Programme under the 9th EDF
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Namibia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The feasibility study will provide the decision makers in the Government of the Republic of Namibia and the EC with information to prepare a focused HIV/AIDS-STI-TB programme for financing and implementation. Description of Actual Services Provided: The process related to the feasibility study includes: An assessment of the relevance of the proposed support to address the identified problems within the national response to HIV/AIDS A detailed analysis of the technical, economic and financial, institutional and management feasibility of the proposed support A detailed analysis of potential sustainability The output of the feasibility study is: A detailed feasibility report, which specifies agreed project objectives, results and activities, stipulates relevant indicators, indicates estimated resource requirements, clarifies the management mechanism and institutional structure, states the responsibilities of the various bodies, and provides a clear project time line (the relevant information also to be summarised in a logical framework matrix) A draft financing proposal Tender documentation for acquiring Technical Assistance.
Year:	2003

Assignment:	Final Evaluation of the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Programme (HAPAC)
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Swaziland
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the evaluation is to assess if the programme has lead to a reduction in the rate of transmission of HIV in Swaziland and developed programmes for the provision of home-based care for those with AIDS. Description of Actual Services Provided: An assessment of the efficiency, effectiveness impact and viability of the project in order to verify that its activities and results are in line with those outlined in the Financing Agreement. Solid recommendations for the 2006-2008 programme.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Formulation mission of a Humanitarian Fund
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Myanmar
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Preparation and formulation of the multi-stakeholder fund (20 million US$ - EC, DFID, AusAid, SIDA, DGIS, Norwegian Cooperation) intended to finance HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programmes in the context of the withdrawal of the Global Fund (GFATM) in Myanmar. Description of Actual Services Provided: Financial proposal (EC and DFID format), logical framework, budget, risk evaluation, institutional arrangements, operational procedures, financial mechanisms and flows, technical and administrative annexes.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Gabon
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme.
Year:	1998

Assignment:	Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Guinea Conakry
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme.
Year:	1997 - 1998

Assignment:	Evaluation of the HIV/AIDS Training Course: "Planning for the social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS in developing countries"
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the HIV/AIDS Training Course: "Planning for the social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS in developing countries".
Year:	1998

Assignment:	Formulation of the 10th EDF Health and HIV/AIDS Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The European commission has been active in the health sector in Mozambique for many years. The modality of EC support has gradually changed from project support towards sector wide support. EC support aims at strengthening health systems through systems reform and related capacity building as well as through direct financial support. In order to identify appropriate EC support under the EDF-10 to strengthen institutional capacity in the health sector, a needs assessment for capacity building and a mapping of these needs was undertaken. The objective of this consultancy was to provide advice on the outline of the next EC health and HIV/AIDS Sector Policy Support Programme in Mozambique (2009-2011), specifically in relation to the needs for capacity development for the National AIDS Council and for the Ministry of Health. Options for financial support to CNCS and sector budget support under the PROSAUDE II financing modality were explored. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The following activities were performed in order to achieve the mission objectives: The team met with key officials from MOH, CNCS, to identify perceived needs for support, to make a situation analysis of ‘systems development’ within MOH and CNCS, and to map available technical assistance and needs for institutional capacity building. A desk study of relevant documentation on the development of the health sector, including the development of SWAP was undertaken; The team assessed the extent to which EC eligibility criteria for further support were met. It was suggested to include five areas of support in the EC support plan (SPSP): Proactive participation of the delegation in the MoH led sector wide approach; Financial support through the sectoral ‘Proasaude’ on-budget common management arrangement; Development of appropriate, innovative and effective approaches of institutional capacity building, including twinning arrangements with relevant public health institutions; Technical assistance to support institutional development at all levels in the health sector. Technical support to the CNCS to support an effective national response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The team proposed to provide this support through three modalities: Financial support to Prosaude, according to national management procedures; Delegated support to CNCS, by involving a EU Member State; Specific EC procedures for providing TA.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of the Project "Strengthening the Zambia Safe Blood Transfusion Programme"
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The beneficiary of the mission is the ZNBTS. Its global objective is to review the progress towards safe blood transfusion in Zambia. Its specific objectives are: To review project implementation, in relation with previous EDF support; To assess the performance and future of the ZNBTS in meeting national needs for safe blood. In particular: the relationship of ZNBTS to the health reform process and its contribution to the National Health Strategy, MoH/ZNBTS’ plans for sustainability of the safe blood programme; To make recommendations as appropriate in all areas studied. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of the project implementation, in relation with previous EDF support; Assessment of the performance and future of the ZNBTS in meeting national needs for safe blood; Programme review, supported by the logical framework; Recommendations and conclusions.
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme. "Support to Safe Blood Transfusion and STD/AIDS education at village level"
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Mali
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the achievement of the objectives assigned to programme: Ensure safe blood transfusion; Ensure a performing management within CNTS; Promote voluntary blood donation by the population; Ensure an external control mechanism of blood transfusion in Mali; Develop auto transfusion; Implement educational and sensitizing actions. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team evaluated the support to the safe blood transfusion and in particular: The relevance of this support in relation with the evolution of the referral services, the decentralization of the health system and more broadly the relation to PRODESS; The coherence in relation to other programmes financed by the European Commission and to the support by other partners in development; The effectiveness in relation to the resources allocated through the programme, in particular the civil engineering investments, the equipment, the technical assistance and the support to the functioning of the structure; The cost-effectiveness in relation to the global costs of the health services and of the budget of the Ministry of Health;
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Institutional analysis of the FARES (organisation for TB prevention) and evaluation of TB prevention in the French speaking Community of Belgium
Client:	FARES
Country:	Belgium
Fields of expertise:	Cost-effectiveness Studies, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Institutional analysis of the FARES (organisation for TB prevention) and evaluation of TB prevention in the French speaking Community of Belgium. The study included a costeffectiveness analysis of the more focused approach to TB prevention and screening.
Year:	1996

Assignment:	Study on the financing of secondary and tertiary prevention of Aids in Belgium
Client:	Government of French Community
Country:	Belgium
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Study on the financing of secondary and tertiary prevention of Aids in Belgium (French Community). Proposal of new financing mechanisms was discussed with the Government of the Flemish Community and the RIZIV.
Year:	1994

Assignment:	Socio-behavioural study on HIV/AIDS amongst seafarers in the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission
Client:	Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
Country:	Comores
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The Project to Support the Regional Initiative STD/AIDS in the member countries of the IOC (AIRIS-COI Project) aims at contributing to the realisation of the millennium development goal related to combating HIV-AIDS, the STD and Tuberculosis. One of the priorities set by the project is to reduce the vulnerability to HIV infection amongst seafarers, a group particularly considered to be at risk. In order to evaluate the results of the interventions in the framework of the AIRIS project, three socio-behavioural studies had been planned. All countries had already realised these studies at the level of the general population but not amongst the seafarers. Therefore, the Project commissioned a mission that first had to review the data and recommendations of these studies and next, had to conduct socio-behavioural and biological studies amongst the seafarers of the four islands in order to establish a reference situation in terms of HIV and STD prevention, to adjust common policies, strategies and programmes on the fight against HIV and to evaluate the impact of the initiative of the IOC and her partners. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Inventory and analysis of data and results of the previous biological and socio-behavioural studies regarding the (general) population of each country. Conception, preparation and implementation of a socio-behavioural and biological study amongst the seafarers of the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission in collaboration with the respective Ministries of Health, UNAIDS, the IOC and the IOSEA through surveys and blood samples from 4 cross-sections of seafarers, completed by qualitative interviews with sex workers. Analysis and interpretation of the results for each country: Analysis of the HIV epidemiological situation on the islands of the Indian Ocean and the response of each country or in the framework of the regional partnership; In-depth analysis of the reasons justifying the still relatively low level of the epidemic. Proposal of the great lines of a regional strategy in support to the national policies and programmes on the fight against HIV/AIDS to maintain this level and even reduce it in the medium term by identifying the risk behaviours and assuring the promotion of good practices.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Socio-behavioural study on HIV/AIDS amongst seafarers in the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission
Client:	Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
Country:	Madagascar
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The Project to Support the Regional Initiative STD/AIDS in the member countries of the IOC (AIRIS-COI Project) aims at contributing to the realisation of the millennium development goal related to combating HIV-AIDS, the STD and Tuberculosis. One of the priorities set by the project is to reduce the vulnerability to HIV infection amongst seafarers, a group particularly considered to be at risk. In order to evaluate the results of the interventions in the framework of the AIRIS project, three socio-behavioural studies had been planned. All countries had already realised these studies at the level of the general population but not amongst the seafarers. Therefore, the Project commissioned a mission that first had to review the data and recommendations of these studies and next, had to conduct socio-behavioural and biological studies amongst the seafarers of the four islands in order to establish a reference situation in terms of HIV and STD prevention, to adjust common policies, strategies and programmes on the fight against HIV and to evaluate the impact of the initiative of the IOC and her partners. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Inventory and analysis of data and results of the previous biological and socio-behavioural studies regarding the (general) population of each country. Conception, preparation and implementation of a socio-behavioural and biological study amongst the seafarers of the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission in collaboration with the respective Ministries of Health, UNAIDS, the IOC and the IOSEA through surveys and blood samples from 4 cross-sections of seafarers, completed by qualitative interviews with sex workers. Analysis and interpretation of the results for each country: Analysis of the HIV epidemiological situation on the islands of the Indian Ocean and the response of each country or in the framework of the regional partnership; In-depth analysis of the reasons justifying the still relatively low level of the epidemic. Proposal of the great lines of a regional strategy in support to the national policies and programmes on the fight against HIV/AIDS to maintain this level and even reduce it in the medium term by identifying the risk behaviours and assuring the promotion of good practices.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Socio-behavioural study on HIV/AIDS amongst seafarers in the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission
Client:	Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
Country:	Seychelles
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The Project to Support the Regional Initiative STD/AIDS in the member countries of the IOC (AIRIS-COI Project) aims at contributing to the realisation of the millennium development goal related to combating HIV-AIDS, the STD and Tuberculosis. One of the priorities set by the project is to reduce the vulnerability to HIV infection amongst seafarers, a group particularly considered to be at risk. In order to evaluate the results of the interventions in the framework of the AIRIS project, three socio-behavioural studies had been planned. All countries had already realised these studies at the level of the general population but not amongst the seafarers. Therefore, the Project commissioned a mission that first had to review the data and recommendations of these studies and next, had to conduct socio-behavioural and biological studies amongst the seafarers of the four islands in order to establish a reference situation in terms of HIV and STD prevention, to adjust common policies, strategies and programmes on the fight against HIV and to evaluate the impact of the initiative of the IOC and her partners. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Inventory and analysis of data and results of the previous biological and socio-behavioural studies regarding the (general) population of each country. Conception, preparation and implementation of a socio-behavioural and biological study amongst the seafarers of the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission in collaboration with the respective Ministries of Health, UNAIDS, the IOC and the IOSEA through surveys and blood samples from 4 cross-sections of seafarers, completed by qualitative interviews with sex workers. Analysis and interpretation of the results for each country: Analysis of the HIV epidemiological situation on the islands of the Indian Ocean and the response of each country or in the framework of the regional partnership; In-depth analysis of the reasons justifying the still relatively low level of the epidemic. Proposal of the great lines of a regional strategy in support to the national policies and programmes on the fight against HIV/AIDS to maintain this level and even reduce it in the medium term by identifying the risk behaviours and assuring the promotion of good practices.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Socio-behavioural study on HIV/AIDS amongst seafarers in the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission
Client:	Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
Country:	Mauritius
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The Project to Support the Regional Initiative STD/AIDS in the member countries of the IOC (AIRIS-COI Project) aims at contributing to the realisation of the millennium development goal related to combating HIV-AIDS, the STD and Tuberculosis. One of the priorities set by the project is to reduce the vulnerability to HIV infection amongst seafarers, a group particularly considered to be at risk. In order to evaluate the results of the interventions in the framework of the AIRIS project, three socio-behavioural studies had been planned. All countries had already realised these studies at the level of the general population but not amongst the seafarers. Therefore, the Project commissioned a mission that first had to review the data and recommendations of these studies and next, had to conduct socio-behavioural and biological studies amongst the seafarers of the four islands in order to establish a reference situation in terms of HIV and STD prevention, to adjust common policies, strategies and programmes on the fight against HIV and to evaluate the impact of the initiative of the IOC and her partners. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Inventory and analysis of data and results of the previous biological and socio-behavioural studies regarding the (general) population of each country. Conception, preparation and implementation of a socio-behavioural and biological study amongst the seafarers of the member countries of the Indian Ocean Commission in collaboration with the respective Ministries of Health, UNAIDS, the IOC and the IOSEA through surveys and blood samples from 4 cross-sections of seafarers, completed by qualitative interviews with sex workers. Analysis and interpretation of the results for each country: Analysis of the HIV epidemiological situation on the islands of the Indian Ocean and the response of each country or in the framework of the regional partnership; In-depth analysis of the reasons justifying the still relatively low level of the epidemic. Proposal of the great lines of a regional strategy in support to the national policies and programmes on the fight against HIV/AIDS to maintain this level and even reduce it in the medium term by identifying the risk behaviours and assuring the promotion of good practices.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Financing Study of an Out-patient Treatment Center for HIV/AIDS in Kinshasa
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Cost-effectiveness Studies, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Financial analysis and proposal for financing strategies for an Out-patient Treatment Center for HIV/AIDS in Kinshasa. Description of Actual Services Provided: Cost analysis: Investment costs, Recurrent costs, Average costs per department Analysis of the financing mechanisms Cost recovery options Legal, fiscal and institutional aspects
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of ITM-DGCD Framework Agreement
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The over-all objectives of the MTR were: to assess the performance of the programme in achieving their objectives to assess the performance of a number of projects in achieving their objectives to contribute to the planning of the future programmes The MTR provided an overview of the entire programme, its design and implementation; an assessment of its relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; an individual evaluation of a number of south projects; and recommendations for the future. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of documents, writing and treatment of specific questionnaires, interviews with staff of ITM and DGCD and their partners in the South. Nine missions to different countries. A participative approach supervised by a committee composed of members of ITM and DGCD. Writing of evaluation reports with focus on education, institutional strengthening, shared research projects and policy support.
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of ITM-DGCD Framework Agreement
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The over-all objectives of the MTR were: to assess the performance of the programme in achieving their objectives to assess the performance of a number of projects in achieving their objectives to contribute to the planning of the future programmes The MTR provided an overview of the entire programme, its design and implementation; an assessment of its relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; an individual evaluation of a number of south projects; and recommendations for the future. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of documents, writing and treatment of specific questionnaires, interviews with staff of ITM and DGCD and their partners in the South. Nine missions to different countries. A participative approach supervised by a committee composed of members of ITM and DGCD. Writing of evaluation reports with focus on education, institutional strengthening, shared research projects and policy support.
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of ITM-DGCD Framework Agreement
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The over-all objectives of the MTR were: to assess the performance of the programme in achieving their objectives to assess the performance of a number of projects in achieving their objectives to contribute to the planning of the future programmes The MTR provided an overview of the entire programme, its design and implementation; an assessment of its relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; an individual evaluation of a number of south projects; and recommendations for the future. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of documents, writing and treatment of specific questionnaires, interviews with staff of ITM and DGCD and their partners in the South. Nine missions to different countries. A participative approach supervised by a committee composed of members of ITM and DGCD. Writing of evaluation reports with focus on education, institutional strengthening, shared research projects and policy support.
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of ITM-DGCD Framework Agreement
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Niger
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The over-all objectives of the MTR were: to assess the performance of the programme in achieving their objectives to assess the performance of a number of projects in achieving their objectives to contribute to the planning of the future programmes The MTR provided an overview of the entire programme, its design and implementation; an assessment of its relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; an individual evaluation of a number of south projects; and recommendations for the future. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of documents, writing and treatment of specific questionnaires, interviews with staff of ITM and DGCD and their partners in the South. Nine missions to different countries. A participative approach supervised by a committee composed of members of ITM and DGCD. Writing of evaluation reports with focus on education, institutional strengthening, shared research projects and policy support.
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of ITM-DGCD Framework Agreement
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Senegal
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The over-all objectives of the MTR were: to assess the performance of the programme in achieving their objectives to assess the performance of a number of projects in achieving their objectives to contribute to the planning of the future programmes The MTR provided an overview of the entire programme, its design and implementation; an assessment of its relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; an individual evaluation of a number of south projects; and recommendations for the future. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of documents, writing and treatment of specific questionnaires, interviews with staff of ITM and DGCD and their partners in the South. Nine missions to different countries. A participative approach supervised by a committee composed of members of ITM and DGCD. Writing of evaluation reports with focus on education, institutional strengthening, shared research projects and policy support.
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of ITM-DGCD Framework Agreement
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The over-all objectives of the MTR were: to assess the performance of the programme in achieving their objectives to assess the performance of a number of projects in achieving their objectives to contribute to the planning of the future programmes The MTR provided an overview of the entire programme, its design and implementation; an assessment of its relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; an individual evaluation of a number of south projects; and recommendations for the future. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of documents, writing and treatment of specific questionnaires, interviews with staff of ITM and DGCD and their partners in the South. Nine missions to different countries. A participative approach supervised by a committee composed of members of ITM and DGCD. Writing of evaluation reports with focus on education, institutional strengthening, shared research projects and policy support.
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of ITM-DGCD Framework Agreement
Client:	Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country:	Cambodia
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The over-all objectives of the MTR were: to assess the performance of the programme in achieving their objectives to assess the performance of a number of projects in achieving their objectives to contribute to the planning of the future programmes The MTR provided an overview of the entire programme, its design and implementation; an assessment of its relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; an individual evaluation of a number of south projects; and recommendations for the future. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of documents, writing and treatment of specific questionnaires, interviews with staff of ITM and DGCD and their partners in the South. Nine missions to different countries. A participative approach supervised by a committee composed of members of ITM and DGCD. Writing of evaluation reports with focus on education, institutional strengthening, shared research projects and policy support.
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Short-term consultancy in writing FP 7 proposal for CERCA (Community Embedded Reproductive Care for Adolescents)
Client:	International Centre for Reproductive Health
Country:	Belgium
Fields of expertise:	Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The main objective of the consultancy is to develop a research proposal ‘CERCA’ which aims to contribute to the global knowledge about how health systems could be more responsive to the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents and by extension to the other health needs of their populations. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The consultant undertook the following activities: Support in the negotiations between partners and support in the process of project development and structuring. Drafting of a budget based on the workplan. Completing of part A of the proposal based on inputs of project coordinator UGhent and information requested from other partners: proposal summary, organisational information of the partners and budget. Drafting of part B of proposal in close coordination with project coordinator (UGhent) and in cooperation with other partners: scientific/technical methodology, management structures and procedures, expected impact, ethical issues and gender aspects. Finalizing part B based on the comments of partners.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Final evaluation of the Integrated HIV Care Project of the Union
Client:	International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD)
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The evaluation of the Project SANTE/2004/078-547 Programme to Develop Integrated HIV Care for Tuberculosis Patients living with HIV/AIDS has 2 objectives: To provide an independent analysis of the results achieved and the activities implemented in the project co-financed by the EC in Benin and DRC; To make operational recommendations to the Union, the partner countries authorities and stakeholders at NTP and National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) levels as well as the EC, on future measures and strategic lessons with regard to IHC both as operational research and care approach for TB patients living with HIV in developing countries. Description of actual services provided: Briefing at the Secretariat of the Union in Paris; Desk review of policies and IHC documents, interviews and site visit; Workshop in Paris; Final report focussing on relevance, SWOT analysis, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, continuum of care, lessons learnt. The focus is on strategic issues for future implementation; One of the main conclusions of the report is that the cooperation created by the project between the national tuberculosis and national AIDS programmes is considered a successful model, which should be appropriated by the different actors in order to maintain the project achievements and to get away from the practice of disease-specific international health financing. The social and economic research component though seems not to have received sufficient attention during the project and hence should be further developed in a second phase.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Final evaluation of the Integrated HIV Care Project of the Union
Client:	International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD)
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The evaluation of the Project SANTE/2004/078-547 Programme to Develop Integrated HIV Care for Tuberculosis Patients living with HIV/AIDS has 2 objectives: To provide an independent analysis of the results achieved and the activities implemented in the project co-financed by the EC in Benin and DRC; To make operational recommendations to the Union, the partner countries authorities and stakeholders at NTP and National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) levels as well as the EC, on future measures and strategic lessons with regard to IHC both as operational research and care approach for TB patients living with HIV in developing countries. Description of actual services provided: Briefing at the Secretariat of the Union in Paris; Desk review of policies and IHC documents, interviews and site visit; Workshop in Paris; Final report focussing on relevance, SWOT analysis, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, continuum of care, lessons learnt. The focus is on strategic issues for future implementation; One of the main conclusions of the report is that the cooperation created by the project between the national tuberculosis and national AIDS programmes is considered a successful model, which should be appropriated by the different actors in order to maintain the project achievements and to get away from the practice of disease-specific international health financing. The social and economic research component though seems not to have received sufficient attention during the project and hence should be further developed in a second phase.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Study on the cost of curative services for adult patients, comparing patients with HIV-disease with patients without HIV-disease
Client:	LSHTM (London), ODA
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Study on the cost of curative services for adult patients, comparing patients with HIV-disease with patients without HIV-disease. Impact of Aids on organisation and cost of health services at district level and below. HERA is responsible for the epidemiological aspects of the study.
Year:	1990 - 1993

Assignment:	Intermediate evaluation of the ESTHER project Phase 2
Client:	Lux Development
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The main objective of the mission was to perform an intermediate evaluation of the project INT108 on behalf of Lux Development. The mission had to assess the relevance of the project, the degree in which results have been obtained in relation to the planning and had to propose strengthening methods or recommendations. The project INT108 strives to ‘improve the quality of life of the people living with HIV by strengthening the overall treatment of HIV/AIDS patients within the framework of the decentralisation of the health system. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The evaluation has been realised in a well-documented and very participative way. The local discussions involved all partners engaged in the action. The mission assessed the efficiency of the health activities, the prospect of viability of the developed health services and of their organisation as well as the adequacy of the project in relation to national and local resources. The criteria related to overarching themes (combating poverty, good governance, gender, environment) have also been taken into account.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Strengthening the national Blood Cold Chain
Client:	Lux-Development
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation of a 3 year, 2.700.000 Euro support project to be executed by the National institute for Haematology and Blood Transfusion(NIHBT) in cooperation with Lux Development and embedded in a multi-donor (World Bank and WHO) funded support programme to restructure the national blood transfusion system. Description of Actual Services Provided: Documentary research and analysis Fieldwork throughout a series of site visits/workshop/meetings Elaboration of logical framework Final workshop Completing a project document and a final report
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Sector based assessment of aids spending
Client:	Ministry of Finance Planning - EC - lot 8
Country:	Uganda
Fields of expertise:	Health Expenditure Review, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: This sector-based assessment had five main aims: to identify the resources available to the sectors of government, their flows and channels; to assess allocation efficiency of sectors’ AIDS spending; to develop a mechanism for institutionalising such sector spending assessments; to identify the extent to which the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) influences HIV and AIDS spending; and to identify how the AIDS strategy is reflected in the budgets of different ministries. Description of Actual Services Provided: Participation in an UNAIDS-organised Training of Trainers and expert consultation on the National AIDS Spending Assessment (NASA) methodology in Geneva Inception report explaining the methodology Review of available data and systems for monitoring sector spending on HIV and AIDS Two progress reports to the Technical Working Group overseeing the process Initial development of a database format for routine collation of relevant data Draft report with focus on Current mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS spending in the public sector Volume of available funding through public and development partner sources Public sector expenditure analysis for the period 2003/04 – 2006/07 Conclusions and recommendations Presentation and facilitation of Stakeholder workshop Final report
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Sector
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Burkina Faso
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Sector Review
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical sector and of the National Aids Programme. Description of Actual Services Provided: Evaluation of the pharmaceutical sector. Development of a directive plan for the pharmaceutical sector. Identification of support projects.
Year:	1994

Assignment:	Technical Review 2004 of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The purpose of the evaluation is to assess achievements and gaps in implementing the second NTLP strategic plan and suggest ways to improve for future planning. Description of Actual Services Provided: Assess progress made by NTLP in the period July 2001 and against the recommendations of the NTLP evaluation conducted in June 2000; Assess progress made in improving TB case detection and treatment outcome in relation to global DOTS targets and suggest ways to improve access to TB diagnosis and treatment; Assess progress made in leprosy elimination in relation to WHO global target of eliminating leprosy elimination as a public health problem by 2005 and advise on ways how to maintain high case-detection, quality care (PoD) and good case-holding for leprosy patients; Assess performance in drug management by NTLP and MSD; including the entire cycle of quantification, tender preparation etc until distribution to the user points and advise on ways how to improve it; Assess proposed joint TB/HIV interventions at district level in relation to WHO guidelines and suggest ways to improve this; Assess management performance within NTLP in general and TLCU in particular and advise on ways for strengthening this in terms of team spirit, effectiveness and efficiency, with particular reference to further integration into health reforms, partnership building in TB/HIV, and possibilities of outsourcing of specific areas of work; Assess the effectiveness of the governance and financial management mechanisms of the NTLP Joint Account in supporting and facilitating the implementation of programme activities in line with the ongoing Health Sector Reforms and SWAp; Identify causes and constraints, which have resulted and contributed to success or failure in achieving the targets and objectives set in the 2nd Medium Term Strategic Plan (2001-2004); Assess and advise on future technical assistance (TA) to NTLP for capacity building in development areas and in overcoming new operational challenges in the achievement of its goals, objectives and ambitions; Present recommendations in a form of a report on all above subjects aimed at mainstreaming NTLP operations to ensure programme performance, effectiveness and sustainability.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Independent Multi-Disciplinary Review of the National Aids Commission (NAC)
Client:	National Aids Commission
Country:	Malawi
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Long Term Technical Assistance, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objectives of the project are To provide NAC management and staff with an independent assessment of progress in implementing the SMP annual work plan at six-monthly intervals To provide NAC management and staff with qualitative feedback on selected themes critical to achieving program objectives, including lessons from international experience To identify successful approaches that merit expansion and scaling up as well as areas needing particular attention To enrich the interim and annual review process and provide information useful for adjusting the annual work plan, with the goal of enhancing implementation effectiveness Description of Actual Services Provided: The Multi-disciplinary Review Team reviews progress by NAC and its implementing partners in carrying out the agreed Annual Work Plan (AWP), comparing actual progress observed against targets in the AWP. In addition, the team focuses on selected topics of particular interest to NAC, its partners, and local stakeholders. These selected topics may change from review period to review period. The interim review conducted at mid-year will focus on implementation during the first six months of the FY, while the review conducted following the completion of the fiscal year reviews implementation experience during the entire 12 month period.
Year:	2005 - 2007

Assignment:	Capacity Building for key players to improve efficiency of Communication Strategies on HIV and AIDS in Mauritius
Client:	National AIDS Secretariat
Country:	Mauritius
Fields of expertise:	Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Planning, Organisation and Management, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: In March 2007 a National Multisectoral HIV&AIDS Communication Strategy has been developed for the period 2007-2011. Since then, evidence-based information has redefined the epidemiological profile of HIV in Mauritius and on the other hand the National AIDS Secretariat – created in 2001 - has started functioning effectively. The national strategy for communication had therefore to be revised and an operational plan developed with the participation of all stakeholders to ensure optimization of resources allocated in communication. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Revision of the communication plan to ensure that the following topics would be addressed accordingly: Prevention of HIV infection in drug users, prisoners and sex-workers acceptance by the general population of needle exchange and methadone programme reduction of stigma and discrimination toward those infected or vulnerable Training of stakeholders on communication in areas selected as priority in a previous assessment conducted in July 2008 Development of an operational plan for implementation of communication strategies Revision of the set of national indicators (in M&E Plan) to evaluate the progress made by communication strategies; proposition of possible additional indicators and tools to inform them.
Year:	2009

Assignment:	Review of the UNFPA reproductive health sub-programme: strengthening reproductive health services within the framework of HSIP
Client:	New Zealand Agency for International Development
Country:	Papua New Guinea
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: This project is implemented in nine provinces (Central, East Sepik, West Sepik, Western, Simbu, Enga, Manus, Madang, and Bougainville). NZAID is the sole funder of this project at a total cost of US$2,000,000 over three years (Approx NZ$2.8 million). Funding began in January 2006 and was scheduled to end in January 2009. According to an agreement between NZAID, NDOH and UNFPA, funds for the implementation of interventions under this project have been channelled through the HSIP Trust Account. Intended project outcomes were: A comprehensive, effective and time-tested comprehensive reproductive health policy Efficient and quality reproductive health services such as safe-motherhood including essential obstetric care, emergency obstetric care, post-natal care and family planning services for women, men and adolescents in the 7 provinces Prevention, screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS Strengthened Family Health Services Branch of the NDOH Procured relevant reproductive health commodities and equipment to strengthen the delivery of quality services Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: This review was carried out near the end of a three year funding period, to ascertain the progress the project had made towards achieving its intended outcomes and outputs, to learn lessons and to provide recommendations for the future of the project and the funding relationship. The review covered the period from January 2006 until the present time. Specific Tasks: Assessment of the national reproductive health situation and determine the appropriateness and relevance of the design including the outcomes, outputs and strategies of the project. Assessment of the extent to which the project was fully integrated into the Health Sector Improvement Programme (HSIP) and the Medium Term Expenditure Framework of the Department of Health including how the project was managed, monitored, reported on and funds acquitted. Assessment of the extent to which the project strengthened the capacity of the Family Health Services Division of the National Department of Health and relevant Provincial and district health authorities to deliver quality reproductive health services. Assessment of the extent to which the project achieved its intended outcomes and outputs. Identify the constraints encountered during the implementation of the project and how these were addressed. Assessment of the integration of gender considerations during the implementation of the project. Assess of the extent to which the project approach and strategies provided value for money Identification and analysis of the factors affecting project achievements and constraints and identify lessons learned Identification and analysis of emerging issues within the reproductive health domain of PNG and, based on this and the review findings and analysis, recommend interventions that should form the basis of the next project, and how these should be managed.
Year:	2009

Assignment:	Terms of reference for MBN HIV/AIDS Evaluation
Client:	NOVIB
Country:	The Netherlands
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Design of Master TOR and Operational Research Methodology for MBN* HIV/AIDS program evaluation. (MBN is a network comprising 5 co-financing agencies (Cordaid, ICCO, plan Netherlands, Novib and HIVOS) The aim is to gain better insight in the results of their support to HIV/AIDS – and poverty related problems. The overall theme of the evaluation will be the development-oriented approach towards HIV/AIDS as opposed to just another health issue. Description of Actual Services Provided: Process proposal of developing the Master TOR Writing and discussing the draft Master TOR with the Coordination group Meeting with Reference Group who comment and give advice Revision of draft Master TOR in consultation with Coordination Group
Year:	2004 - 2005

Assignment:	Identification of ODA support to the health sector. Project identification and formulation of Aids aspects of the support plan
Client:	ODA
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification of ODA support to the health sector. Project identification and formulation of Aids aspects of the support plan.
Year:	1993

Assignment:	Program of Supplementary Measures to support the EU HIV Action plan for Benghazi (phase 4) in Libya
Client:	Red Cross Belgium
Country:	Libya
Fields of expertise:	Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Planning, Organisation and Management, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: In 1998, a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic broke out at Benghazi Children’s Hospital. The Libyan authorities requested the support of the EU, in particular in terms of policy advice, institutional support and training. The “EU HIP Action Plan for Benghazi (BAP)” was launched in November 2004 with the aim to assure appropriate medical care for the cohort of HIV-infected children. Since then, three successive decisions taken by the Commission have supported the implementation of the BAP. The objective of BAP 4 is to introduce a coherent and integrated methodology for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment starting from Benghazi, and progressively extending in to the whole country over the next few years. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The consultant has assisted the Libyan counterpart in consistently implementing all activities agreed under the BAP. The intervention was based on a multidisciplinary and pro-active approach developed and used under previous phases of BAP with a special emphasis on the consolidation of the results achieved and integration and harmonisation with national and local policies and programmes. The specific services provided by the consultant were as follows: Attend the inception meeting in Libya to define a detailed schedule of activities; Provide support to the activities which aim to upgrade the BCIDI laboratory up to an international quality level in order to become a national reference centre. This included definition of laboratory protocols and guidelines; establish Quality Assurance policy and control procedures; implement the procedures and provide continuous service training and long distance follow up; Assist the BCIDI and medical staff to upgrade the level of treatment in BCIDI up to an international standard through introducing the concept of evidence based medicine; defining public and monitoring indicators; consolidating the case management system and multidisciplinary approach; formalising national guidelines and treatment protocols; consolidating and evaluating nurses trainings; establishing a scientific forum for clinical discussions; Provide appropriate management support and assist in the development of the Management Information system (MIS) Strengthen the national blood safety programme by assisting in the approval of draft legislation; support in blood safety training; support in computerisation of blood organisation and support the reorganisation of blood transfusion at national level; Develop community awareness, prevention of stigma and counselling to children and families. This included streamlining the supervision and plan continuous training; implementing counselling for different groups; establishing a forum to raise awareness; address the national agenda through coordination with National AIDS Programme; development and implementation of a treatment adherence strategy and encouragement and implementation of health education programmes with particular relevance to HIV/AIDS
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Initiative to increase international assistance to developing country groups outside government concerned with HIV/AIDS
Client:	Rockefeller Foundation
Country:	Ivory Coast
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Initiative to increase international assistance to developing country groups outside government concerned with HIV/AIDS: country needs assessment study in Ivory Coast. A study commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation on behalf of a group of international donors.
Year:	1992

Assignment:	Technical assistance and support to strengthen the supply chain management system to support the HIV/AIDS program
Client:	SCMS (Supply Chain Management System project)
Country:	Namibia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Provide TA and support to the Central Medical Stores to undertake a though review of the procurement management, policies, procedures, tendering, contracting, ordering and supplier management systems with a view of identifying the causes of poor supplier performance, and development of recommendations, an implementation plan and budget for addressing the identified causes. Description of actual services provided: Conduct an in and out brief with USAID/Namibia as requested Conduct an in and out brief of the Director, THC&CSS, the Ag. Deputy Director, Pharmaceutical Services Division, the Head of CMS and other relevant persons as required In collaboration with the Head of the Procurement and Tenders Section of the CMS and management of CMS, conduct an in-depth evaluation of the current procurement management systems of the CMS to include but not limited to the legalenvironment, procurement cycle management, organization and functions, support and control systems, tender management systems, vendor management systems, supplier performance monitoring systems, record keeping, staffing, general procurement environment, administrative, political and financial risks to the procurement process Hold discussions and/or interviews with relevant staff of MoHSS, CMS and other bodies Hold discussions and/or interviews with previous and current suppliers and/or agents of suppliers of the CMS with a view determining the vendor perspective Develop recommendations and prepare a detailed work plan and budget for implementation
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Planning and financing of AIDS prevention
Client:	SIDA Agency
Country:	Belgium
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Study of the financing of secondary and tertiary prevention of Aids in Belgium, in the French speaking Community. Medium-term and operational planning of Aids prevention in the French Community of Belgium. Detailed Description of Actual Services provided: Analysis of present financing mechanisms at federal and state level of AIDS care and prevention. Development of a new financing mechanism at national and state level for AIDS prevention. Teaching planning skills to actors at state and local level. Development of a 3 year rolling plan for AIDS prevention in the French Community of Belgium, together with the main actors through the Logical Framework Approach and consensus exercises.
Year:	1994 - 1995

Assignment:	Strengthening the financial sustainability of the national blood transfusion services
Client:	Swiss Red Cross
Country:	Egypt
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Under the “Restructuring the Blood Transfusion Service of the Ministry of Health and Population. (MoHP)” programme, funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by the Swiss Red Cross, there is concern about the future economic sustainability of the operations. It was therefore decided to launch a process aimed at awareness raising among senior management on the one hand and examining options to effectively strengthen the financial sustainability of the National blood System on the other hand). Description of Actual Services Provided: February-March:Preparation and organisation of a workshop with the aim: To familiarize the participants with recent policy developments To update all parties on recent achievements and conceptual, strategic, and managerial challenges that need addressing To improve transparency on the current funding structure and mechanism of the national Blood System (NBS) To analyse current and expected financial situation of National Blood Transfusion Service, National Blood Regulatory Authority and Hospital Blood Banks To analyse various options at policy, strategic and operational level to ensure financial sustainability of the blood transfusion system To prepare a realistic Plan of Action setting the key issues to be addressed before the end of the Egyptian-Swiss project mid 2007. June: Monitoring mission with the aim: To discuss and review the recommendations of the workshop with senior management of the MoHP To discuss and reach agreement with the PIU and the First Undersecretary of State Curative Care on the main priority areas for legal, institutional and organisational change of the national blood system that need addressing in short and medium term To define the scope of work for interdisciplinary task groups for the preparatory and implementation work of the change process. To provide methodological support to the task groups in defining TOR for their assignments, assistance with work plans July: visit to Swiss Red Cross HQ Presentation of the main findings, lessons learnt and recommendations of the field work during a workshop at Head Quarter’s of the Swiss Red Cross.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Programmatic aspects of the audit of the Global Fund grants to Tanzania
Client:	The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Audit of 5 grants to Tanzania for a total of over the 447 million USD. The purpose of the audit is to assess the adequacy of the internal control system in managing the GF grants in Tanzania. The audit objectives are to: assess the efficiency and effectiveness in the management, operations and service delivery of the grant programs; review the soundness of systems, policies and procedures in safeguarding Global Fund resources; assess the risks the GF grants are exposed to and adequacy of measures taken to mitigate them; assess compliance with Global Fund’s grant agreements, principles, policies and standards. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Review of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, for HIV, TB and Malaria with a view to provide assurance about the adequacy of the systems. The work takes into consideration the national systems as well as those that relate to the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Site visits to projects/programs of grant recipients and implementing organizations including visits to selected health facilities, treatment and testing centres, warehouses, stores, regional depots as appropriate. Report including observations and recommendations on the programs reviewed and visited, systems examined, reports/technical guidelines reviewed, quality standards in service delivery centres visited.
Year:	2009

Assignment:	Development of an operational plan for the STD programme in Nairobi and Mombassa for the period 1994-1998
Client:	University of Ghent (Belgium)
Country:	Kenya
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Development of an operational plan for the STD programme in Nairobi and Mombassa for the period 1994-1998.
Year:	1993

Assignment:	Evaluation of the project "Integrated network combating HIV/AIDS in Moatize and Tete"
Client:	Vlaamse agentschap voor internationale samenwerking
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The key objective of the independent evaluation of the project is to provide information to policy makers in Flanders with an eye to the possible further funding of the project. In particular, the contracting authority expects the evaluator to verify to which extent the original project objectives and results have been attained check the impact of the project on the Mozambican strategy on the fight against HIV/aids in the health sector identify the lessons learned from the experiences of the past three years formulate recommendations with a view to monitor and continue the project in the 2007-2009 period. Description of Actual Services Provided: Evaluation of the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the project. Due to the fact that MSF, ITG and UG receive separate funding, the activities of these three partners had to be checked and evaluated separately in function of their effectiveness and efficiency. Assessment of impact and sustainability of the project l. The project proposal contains the input, process, output, outcome and impact indicators that serve as a basis for assessing the project against the different criteria. Increase the diagnostic, clinical and research capacity for HIV/aids of the Provincial Hospital of Tete (PHT) Outpatient care and treatment of HIV patients: improve diagnosis and treatment of OI and HAART Ensuring biosafety Prevention of vertical transmission (Prevention Mother to Child Transmission – PMTCT) Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) STD treatment and prevention Interviews with relevant stakeholders in Belgium and Mozambique: ITG, University of Gent and MSF. Final report containing a description of the project and the findings with regard to the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the project and conclusions and recommendations. Debriefing.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Burkina Faso
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Cap Vert
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Ivory Coast
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Ghana
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Liberia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Mali
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Niger
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Nigeria
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Senegal
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Sierra Leone
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Togo
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Gambia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Guinea
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Consulting services for Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention in the ECOWAS region. Feasibility study on RH commodity financing mechanisms.
Client:	West African Health Organisation (WAHO) / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Guinea Bissau
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Development and analysis of design options for regional financing mechanisms for reproductive health commodities. The overall goal of the study is to assess whether and how financing mechanisms can contribute to better reproductive and sexual health and broader RH commodity in the Region, either as a model for adaptation or, in the longer term, by taking on a broader mandate. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: Mapping status quo (through desk study and field research): The following countries were considered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Vert, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. Developing Technical Design options for financing mechanisms Linkage with RHSC Minimum volume/Pledge Guarantee proof-of-concept Partner contributions Political acceptability of the mechanism with WAHO and individual countries in the region Recommendations, next steps towards implementation Workshops ensuring involvement of major stakeholders USAID, JSI, CIDA, UNFPA a.o. Interviews are conducted with relevant country authorities in 5 priority countries.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Technical Advice in leading the development of proposals for establishment of a financial mode for blood banks in Vietnam
Client:	WHO
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Leading the development of proposals for costing and sustainable funding models for blood services in Vietnam. Description of Actual Services Provided: Meet selected officials fro MOH, MOF, NIHBT etc to discuss and appraise current blood service costing and financing system in Vietnam Develop detailed sub-objectives and working plan for the NIHBT, MOH, MOF, Regional Blood Centre and Blood Bank Project Team. Develop proposed common balance sheet structure and templates for cost collection for regional blood centres and Province and District National blood banks. Develop and deliver (in Hanoi) training to local staff on data collection Supervise data collection across multiple (up to 9) sites across Vietnam Prepare final report summarising current situation with respect to costing and funding of blood centres and banks in Vietnam.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Plan for establishment of a financial model for blood banks in Vietnam (Phase II)
Client:	WHO Western Pacific Region
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The main objective is to prepare a financial model for blood banks in Vietnam through data analysis; estimation of costs; analysis of different sources of income in relation to national blood transfusion services; completion of intermediate report and development of detailed work plan with sub-objectives for remainder of the study. Description of actual services provided: The consultants delivered a preliminary study report for the financial model for blood banks in Vietnam and a detailed plan of work for future activities to be undertaken within the framework of the study. They presented this information in a national workshop at the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Situational Analysis of ARV Supply in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Client:	World Bank
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Pharmaceutical Sector Review
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The Multi-sectoral HIV / AIDS Project (MAP) (102 million U.S. dollars), is the first project for the fight against HIV / AIDS that was to be implemented by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a single point of coordination of the multi-sectoral body, the National Multi-sectoral Program to fight against HIV / AIDS (PNMLS). The MAP Project was conceived as a project to support the coordination of the multi-sectoral fight against HIV / AIDS in the DRC, by supporting the implementation of the National Strategic Plan against HIV / AIDS in all provinces, both urban and rural, and in a number of varied sectors. The objective of the MAP project is to mitigate the negative impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the stabilization, recovery, and development of the country. This will be achieved by: increasing the access to STI/HIV/AIDS treatment; mitigating the health and socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS at the individual, household and community level; and building strong and sustainable national capacity to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Description of actual services provided: The objective of this consultancy was to improve understanding of the current ARV needs and supply mechanism in DRC in order to ensure continued access to treatment beyond MAP closure. Under the direction of the MAP Task Team Leader the Consultant undertook the following tasks: Conduct a document review on current situation of ARV supply in DRC, including actors involved, quantity supplied, distribution schedule, geographical distribution (preferably by health zone level). Review the historical and current MAP data on: forecasting and quantification of ARVs quantities procured quantities received quantities distributed quantities distributed and received at provincial, district and health zone levels quantities consumed (administered to patients) Review the existing MAP procurement practices and distribution mechanisms, including use of regional distribution centers, assessment of its functionality and supervision mechanisms. Collect information and analyze the different distribution mechanisms applied by other actors involved (Global Fund, PEPFAR, etc.). Assess the existing quality assurance mechanism and provide recommendations for improvement. Conduct a situational analysis of patients currently under treatment, their geographical location and level of treatment received/required. Interview governmental-, donor- and other organizations involved (or to be involved) in ARV supply and establish a reliable estimate of planned and expected 2010 and 2011 procurement and supply of ARVs and related products. Analyze the existing coordination mechanism among the government and principal partners involved and provide recommendations for improvement. Develop recommendations to ensure access to ARV treatment beyond MAP closure, providing a realistic estimate of stocks and financing gaps, time line and coordination mechanism. Discuss and validate preliminary findings with the MOH, PNLS and PNMLS.
Year:	2010

Assignment:	Lead the analysis and writing of the Chapter on “Medical products, vaccines and technologies – Procurement and Supply Chain” in The World Bank publication on “Health Systems and HIV/AIDS"
Client:	World Bank
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	Essential Medicines Financing, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Procurement and Tender Support
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Considering the significant additional financial resources being made available for AIDS programs there is an ongoing debate on how international funding for AIDS is impacting health systems in low income countries in general, and pharmaceutical procurement and supply management in particular. Evidence to support the various views on this subject is still scarce. The objectives of a chapter on “Medical products, vaccines and technologies – Procurement and Supply Chain” are (i) to synthesize the existing knowledge and evidence of the impact of international AIDS funding on the pharmaceutical procurement and supply chain; (ii) to elaborate a conceptual framework for further reflection on the impact of AIDS funding on the procurement and supply chain that captures the nature, purpose and qualitative characteristics of its component, and (iii) to identify a set of hypotheses and related evaluation framework to be used for further research. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: A systematic literature search (peer-reviewed and grey literature, electronic databases, websites of (inter)national organizations, manually screening the references of relevant journal articles and publications, contacting experts in the field); Establishment of a searchable database; Outline of a conceptual framework serving as guide for the quantitative, empirical study; Writing of Chapter 5 “Impacts on Medical products, vaccines and technologies – Procurement and Supply Chain” (draft, final draft and final version) encompassing Synthesis of Current Knowledge of Impact, finalized Conceptual framework, Evaluation framework and proposed analyses.
Year:	2008 - 2009