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Assignment:	Identification of the Decentralised Health Services Programme
Client:	Asian Development Bank
Country:	Indonesia
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification mission of next health sector support programme for ADB. Description of Actual Services Provided: Expertise in public health reproductive health. Expertise in health system development and decentralization. Performance based contracting of health providers.
Year:	2000

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:	Mid-term Evaluation of reproductive health programme
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Kenya
Fields of expertise:	Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the mission is to assess the achievements made by the Reproductive Health Project (RHP) Makueni after 32 months of activities out of the 48 months duration of the project. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team will assess: The initial set up of the project and its potential for success The achievements and impact of the Reproductive Health Poject (RHP) project since the beginning of the field activities The extend to which the activities outlined in the adjusted project proposal have been implemented; The extend to which the results outlined in the adjusted project proposal have been reached; The progress of the RHP in relation with the anticipated time-plan and plan of operation; The probability that this project will be able to reach the objectives through verifiable and operational achievements within the original time span The identification of facilitating and constraining factors to the program performance; Verify how the initial risk and assumptions mentioned by the formulation team are still relevant and to which extend risks are increased or reduced at the actual state of implementation of the project. The integration of the RHP activities into the activities of the district and/or general policies of the Ministry of Health.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Identification of new budget and feasibility NE Province
Client:	Danida
Country:	Kenya
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Expenditure Review, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Pharmaceutical Sector Review, Reproductive Health, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the mission is twofold: To identify/formulate a framework for additional support towards the health sector (2004-2006) aimed at further strengthening and supporting the MOH in the development and implementation of health related policies nationwide. To conduct a feasibility study on the re-inclusion of the HSP component related to North Eastern in Danida’s project envelope. Description of Actual Services Provided: To prepare a programme, HSPS I, that would focus on strengthening the capacity in districts and at the same time participate in the preparation of a sector-wide approach (SWAp), leading to budget financing in a possible next phase of the HSPS I. The components are: Support to the SWAp process Support to the pharmaceutical sector Support to district health management information systems (HMIS) Support to implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy
Year:	2003 - 2004

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:	Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Study of the "Health Sector and Demography Support"
Client:	EC - AIDCO
Country:	Yemen
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Expenditure Review, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, National Medicines Policy Development, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Both studies will provide the decision-makers in the Government of Yemen and the European Commission with a proposal for the future design of the project “Health Sector and Demography Support”. The proposed project design will take into account the recommendations of the pre-feasibility study carried out on 2002 as well as the key issues of the ongoing discussions between the Ministry of Public health and Population and the EC services since then. Description of Actual Services Provided: Health sector review : analysis of Yemen’s health sector reform plan and implementation; performance of the health sector; analysis of public and private health expenditure; management and implementation capacity of existing providers; human resources development policy; essential drugs policy and supply; demography and reproductive health; Stages of sectoral review using the logframe methodology Recommendations about the strategic choices to be made; Participatory strategy analysis and planning workshops at the Governorate level using the logframe methodology according to EC standards; Establish links with possible EC support to National Population Council. Study reproductive health issues and gender roles and interests relating to these services. A precise proposal on the organisation of the project and the technical inputs necessary to achieve the objectives of the project. Presentation of the proposed project to the central level and to the major stakeholders Draft Financing Proposal and TAPS; Analysis of constraints to efficient service delivery and propose solutions; Human resource management and performance.
Year:	2002 - 2003

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Honduras
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Guatemala
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Nicaragua
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Costa Rica
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Panama
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	El Salvador
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Mid Term Review of the EC-funded Health Sector and Demography Support (HSDS) Programme
Client:	EC - lot 8
Country:	Yemen
Fields of expertise:	Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The Programme’s stated objective is: ‘to contribute to the improvement of the health status of the population of Yemen, especially the poorest segments of society, with a major emphasis on improving the access of women in underserved areas to reproductive health services.' Description of Actual Services Provided: The MTR examined the HSDS, not as an ‘isolated project’, but as part of a national context wherein decentralization and health sector reforms are major themes. Together with the emphasis on capacity building, these wider themes are at the core of HSDS efforts. The MTR team has taken this into account in its recommendations concerning the remaining period, including considerations of ‘what comes after’. Of particular relevance therein are the newly launched Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) programme and the forthcoming Reproductive Health Population Programme (RHPP) (Funded by the EKN and EC respectively, and each including Taiz and Lahj Governorates).
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health EC/UNFPA/IPPF Joint Programme
Client:	Europaid - AIDCO
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the review was to provide the EC, the ACP Group and the decision makers in the respective countries with sufficient information to make an informed judgement about the performance of the project and to provide operational recommendations. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of selected projects in representative countries which serve as basis for the overall programme review. (different geographically and different types of projects) Study of all related documents: national strategy, health development plans, project financing agreements, reports submitted by IPPF and UNFPA to the EC, annual reports of the country project, reports of mid-term reviews etc. Meetings with key policy makers, stakeholders and project managers Contacts with officials at the EC Delegation and key donors in SRH area. 6 field visits of 5 days each Review of regional offices input in programme implementation (Dakar, London) Draft report Validation workshop in Brussels with EC/IPPF/UNFPA/ACP secretariat and AIDCO/C/4 Final report
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health EC/UNFPA/IPPF Joint Programme
Client:	Europaid - AIDCO
Country:	Ghana
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the review was to provide the EC, the ACP Group and the decision makers in the respective countries with sufficient information to make an informed judgement about the performance of the project and to provide operational recommendations. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of selected projects in representative countries which serve as basis for the overall programme review. (different geographically and different types of projects) Study of all related documents: national strategy, health development plans, project financing agreements, reports submitted by IPPF and UNFPA to the EC, annual reports of the country project, reports of mid-term reviews etc. Meetings with key policy makers, stakeholders and project managers Contacts with officials at the EC Delegation and key donors in SRH area. 6 field visits of 5 days each Review of regional offices input in programme implementation (Dakar, London) Draft report Validation workshop in Brussels with EC/IPPF/UNFPA/ACP secretariat and AIDCO/C/4 Final report
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health EC/UNFPA/IPPF Joint Programme
Client:	Europaid - AIDCO
Country:	Burkina Faso
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the review was to provide the EC, the ACP Group and the decision makers in the respective countries with sufficient information to make an informed judgement about the performance of the project and to provide operational recommendations. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of selected projects in representative countries which serve as basis for the overall programme review. (different geographically and different types of projects) Study of all related documents: national strategy, health development plans, project financing agreements, reports submitted by IPPF and UNFPA to the EC, annual reports of the country project, reports of mid-term reviews etc. Meetings with key policy makers, stakeholders and project managers Contacts with officials at the EC Delegation and key donors in SRH area. 6 field visits of 5 days each Review of regional offices input in programme implementation (Dakar, London) Draft report Validation workshop in Brussels with EC/IPPF/UNFPA/ACP secretariat and AIDCO/C/4 Final report
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health EC/UNFPA/IPPF Joint Programme
Client:	Europaid - AIDCO
Country:	Sudan
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the review was to provide the EC, the ACP Group and the decision makers in the respective countries with sufficient information to make an informed judgement about the performance of the project and to provide operational recommendations. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of selected projects in representative countries which serve as basis for the overall programme review. (different geographically and different types of projects) Study of all related documents: national strategy, health development plans, project financing agreements, reports submitted by IPPF and UNFPA to the EC, annual reports of the country project, reports of mid-term reviews etc. Meetings with key policy makers, stakeholders and project managers Contacts with officials at the EC Delegation and key donors in SRH area. 6 field visits of 5 days each Review of regional offices input in programme implementation (Dakar, London) Draft report Validation workshop in Brussels with EC/IPPF/UNFPA/ACP secretariat and AIDCO/C/4 Final report
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health EC/UNFPA/IPPF Joint Programme
Client:	Europaid - AIDCO
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the review was to provide the EC, the ACP Group and the decision makers in the respective countries with sufficient information to make an informed judgement about the performance of the project and to provide operational recommendations. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of selected projects in representative countries which serve as basis for the overall programme review. (different geographically and different types of projects) Study of all related documents: national strategy, health development plans, project financing agreements, reports submitted by IPPF and UNFPA to the EC, annual reports of the country project, reports of mid-term reviews etc. Meetings with key policy makers, stakeholders and project managers Contacts with officials at the EC Delegation and key donors in SRH area. 6 field visits of 5 days each Review of regional offices input in programme implementation (Dakar, London) Draft report Validation workshop in Brussels with EC/IPPF/UNFPA/ACP secretariat and AIDCO/C/4 Final report
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Mid-term Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health EC/UNFPA/IPPF Joint Programme
Client:	Europaid - AIDCO
Country:	Mauritania
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the review was to provide the EC, the ACP Group and the decision makers in the respective countries with sufficient information to make an informed judgement about the performance of the project and to provide operational recommendations. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of selected projects in representative countries which serve as basis for the overall programme review. (different geographically and different types of projects) Study of all related documents: national strategy, health development plans, project financing agreements, reports submitted by IPPF and UNFPA to the EC, annual reports of the country project, reports of mid-term reviews etc. Meetings with key policy makers, stakeholders and project managers Contacts with officials at the EC Delegation and key donors in SRH area. 6 field visits of 5 days each Review of regional offices input in programme implementation (Dakar, London) Draft report Validation workshop in Brussels with EC/IPPF/UNFPA/ACP secretariat and AIDCO/C/4 Final report
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Feasibility Survey of Reproductive Health and Population Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Yemen
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Hospital Services, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Feasibility study in order to design a programme on Reproductive Health Overall Objective The overall objective was to reduce the fertility rate per woman in Yemen and to improve the health status of mother and child in Yemen. Specific Objective Improved utilisation of reproductive health care services by Yemeni population. Description of Actual Services Provided: a first phase pre-feasibility study (that ended with a first participatory strategy analysis workshop), which resulted in a recommendation about the strategic choices to be made, a second phase, a feasibility study (with a second participatory planning workshop), which results in the specific design and planning document for the implementation of the actual programme (appraisal stage) once strategic choices are done.
Year:	2005 - 2006

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:	Rehabilitation of the Hospitals "Vélez Paiz" and "La Mascota"
Client:	Lux-Development
Country:	Nicaragua
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Hospital Services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The project aims at improving the women’s and children’s health by reinforcing the quality of the health services in La Mascota Hospital and by creating the necessary conditions for the rehabilitation of the Fernando Vélez Páiz Hospital. Description of Actual Services Provided: Evaluation of the project. Elaboration of the Final Report. The evaluation focused at: Qualitative evaluation of the infrastructure and the actual situation; Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the training center, the training programs, the participants; Qualitative evaluation of the hospital management and the impact of the project; Qualitative evaluation of the organization and management of the project; Analysis of the conditions of sustainability of the project; Recommendations.
Year:	2002

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:	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