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Assignment:	Feasibility Study of the "Health programme in Cabo Delgado"
Client:	Agence Française de Développement
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Hospital Services
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Feasibility study that permits the Department of Social Projects of the AfD to elaborate a project document with a preliminary budget and calendar for each of the specific objectives. Description of Actual Services Provided: Feasibility study regarding the technical, legal, organisational, institutional, economic and financial aspects of the intervention. Taking into account the orientations of the Mozambican government with respect to poverty reduction and gender issues. Recommendations. Elaboration of different scenarios of intervention for each specific objective; cost estimation of each intervention; list of indicators for measuring the impact of the intervention.
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Health Sector resourcing framework design and appraisal
Client:	AusAid
Country:	Papua New Guinea
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Desk appraisal of draft design documentation for the Health Sector Resourcing Framework to ensure the design of the framework achieves its goal : a new approach to AusAID’s funding for health services in PNG. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team commented the discussion paper prepared by the HSR Framework design team & the capacity building service center design document.
Year:	2003 - 2004

Assignment:	Study on the viability and feasibility of BUFMAR, central medical store
Client:	BUFMAR - Memisa
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Medical Store Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership, Public Private Partnership Interventions
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Study the viability and feasibility of BUFMAR. Technical support to end up with the formulation of new strategies for the Directory of Bufmar, a new exploitation plan and a reorientation and reorganisation plan to be submitted to the General Assembly for approval. This plan should serve as a blueprint for the definition of the internal organisation, the external relations and the discussion framework of the donors. Description of Actual Services Provided: The results of the study are: internal analysis of Bufmar external analysis of the pharmaceutical market synthesis of the role of Bufmar on the actual and future market recommendations: synthesis of external and internal analysis
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat
Country:	Dominica
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	Caricom (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Barbados
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Antigua and Barbuda
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Grenada
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Guyana
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Haiti
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Jamaica
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	St. Lucia
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Bahamas
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Belize
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Montserrat
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	St. Kitts and Nevis
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Trinidad & Tobago
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Patent and Intellectual Property issues and Access to Medicines
Client:	CARICOM (Caribbean Community Secretariat)
Country:	Suriname
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Appraisal, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, National Medicines Policy Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives of the Assessment were: To explore the possibilities of developing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) IP regulation and drug policy (to include generic drugs) framework To make recommendations on the IP/patent legislation and regulations that will maximize TRIPS flexibilities while being TRIPS compliant To identify the requirements and process for establishing a regional negotiating platform for drugs To identify mechanisms for building/strengthening coalitions and negotiating positions at the WTO, and in bilateral and regional fora for ensuring access to drugs To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of a work plan i consultation with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and PANCAP Thorough review of all available literature/documents and prior regional studies pertaining to patent legislation, regulations and decrees that focus, in particular, on TRIPS compliance, TRIPS flexibilities; TRIPS + Provisions, and other general issues relating to patent systems; Data collection, analysis of processes and systems that have been adopted in implementing TRIPS flexibilities, TRIPS+ Provisions, at the practical level in the region and provision of a qualitative assessment of the data collected Recommendations and proposal of strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels and the establishment of a regional platform for future trade negotiations relating to access to medicines and other pharmaceuticals in the context of the Caribbean Single Market and economy. Development of the data collection instrument Test and modification of the data collation instrument in 2 Member States- one that has a well developed IP system and one with a rudimentary system. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; Interviews with the relevant persons and agencies at the country and regional level
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Proposal for the financing of a programme in the provinces of Makamba and Bururi
Client:	Cordaid
Country:	Burundi
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Hospital Services
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Analysis of health care, esp. finance and organisation in the hospitals of Makamba and Rumonge. Feasibility study of Cordaid interventions in accordance with other donors in order to guarantee the continuity of health services in these two provinces. Description of Actual Services Provided: Bibliographical analysis and documentation; Explanation of the tools to gather information and the working method; Study of medical and financial data (health information with epidemiological data, cost sharing with drug consumption and financial management of CDS,etc.) for the preparation of financial strategies; Field visits to the health district of Makamba and Bururi; Meetings and interviews with medical authorities of the Ministry of Public Health, actual and potential donors, CORDAID and its partners; Opinion poll amongst beneficiaries, especially concerning the vulnerable groups (poor, homeless, women and children (=focus groups); Debriefing with a technical committee that validated the report.
Year:	2005

Assignment:	Appraisal of support to the Health Sector Programme III
Client:	Danida
Country:	Ghana
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Private Partnership, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objectives of the appraisal are: Appraisal of the appropriateness and feasibility of the suggested Danida Sector Programme Support with respect to the 5 Y POW II, the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS), the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MREF), the CMA and the revised MTHS, as well as the Danida policies and requirements; Recommend changes to the future support as outlined in the draft SPS; An outline of next steps. Description of Actual Services Provided: The focus of the appraisal team was formed of two major areas: Health Account and earmarked support. The work comprised: Assessment of critical aspects of the POW II with a view to continued support through the Health Account: Policy and institutional development Priority intervention Human resources Support services Economic and financing Monitoring of the programme Common management arrangements Modalities of support / Donor coordination Environmental issues Assessment of the earmarked support, and procedures for their implementation: General Estate management unit (EMU) Improving access for the poor Strengthening public/private health service delivery at district level Assessment of the proposed set-up for monitoring of the POW II and implementing the Danida components (HSSO), including cross cutting concerns. Assess the financial management systems. Recommendations. The appraisal provided Danida with analysis and guidance regarding desirable developments in the health sector of Ghana with a view to the ongoing policy dialogue with the GOC during the programme period.
Year:	2002

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:	Review of the Health Sector Support Programme
Client:	Danida
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the mission was to carry out an appraisal of the draft Health Sector Programme Support (HSPS) document to establish a decision basis for the Danida Management with respect to support to the health sector during the last phase. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team presented an appraisal of possible Danida support to the health sector during a third and final phase. The analyses and assessments were undertaken in the following areas: proposed support to policy development at central level and support to the preparation of provincial health sector strategies; coordination between curative and preventive interventions at provincial level; support to primary health care level, especially malaria and HIV/AIDS, including support to traditional health providers such as traditional birth attendants (APE); institutional set-up and management at provincial level; national HRD and training policies and practices; HR-situation in DPs Tete and proposals for practical solution; support to development of Capital Assets Management Capacity; Financial management and accountability, and flow of funds; support to decentralisation; programme administration in relation to TA-pool and short term vs. long-term advisors taking into consideration cost efficient and long term sustainability; budget support to Tete province for ongoing activities.
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Appraisal Mission for the Health Sector Programme Support IV
Client:	Danida
Country:	Ghana
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Sector Reform
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Provide quality assurance of the process of preparing the HSPS IV as well as the technical content of the proposed support. Description of Actual Services Provided: The appraisal report is a brief management paper, which assesses the draft programme document and complementary component documents. It contains an assessment of the content and quality of the preparatory process, an assessment of the programme in the national and sectors context and an assessment of the programme and/or components (including compatibility of the programme with objectives and policies of Danida, social and technical feasibility, sustainability of the expected outcome of the programme, assumptions, risks and pre-conditions). The appraisal specifically assesses the pros and cons of moving from basket funding to sector budget support.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Appraisal of Bhutan Social Sector Budget Support
Client:	Danida
Country:	Bhutan
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Costing Studies, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The main objective is to provide quality assurance of the process of preparing the SSBS as well as the technical content of the proposed support. The appraisal will focus on the following key aspects: (i) the preparation process; (ii) the programme or component in the national and sectors context; (iii) the actual programme and components. Description of actual services provided: The appraisal team: assessed the quality of the preparation process against the present Guidelines and the international ownership, alignment and harmonisation agenda; assessed the analyses carried out and the proposed support against the present Guidelines and other relevant parts of the AMG and relevant technical criteria; assessed the quality of the proposed programme in terms of the international agenda on ownership, alignment and harmonisation; assessed whether the risks associated with the programme are acceptable and whether relevant mitigation action has been included in the draft programme document; assessed if recommendations provided by the Programme Committee have been taken into consideration.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Public expenditure review Health Sector Zanzibar
Client:	DANIDA
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Expenditure Review
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The main objectives were: To provide an updated assessment of the level and allocation of public financing to and within the health sector. To the extent possible, given acknowledged data constraints within the sector, this will include both RGOZ and external funding. To review the extent to which existing resources – government and external – are deployed in line with stated priorities as reflected in policy and strategic plan documents; To provide a preliminary analysis of the feasibility of planned sectoral activities given the available resource envelope; To provide support to the implementation and monitoring of the Zanzibar Poverty Reduction Plan, and to feed into the Budget Guidelines and preparation of MTEF for all the priority sectors, To provide support to the achievement of poverty reduction strategy (PRS) targets and related millennium development goals (MDGs), To propose further pieces of analytic work to inform fiscal policy dialogue on Zanzibar’s revenue effort, tracking expenditure and service delivery, and coherence of the development budget with PRS priorities. Description of actual services provided: Review PER FY03 findings and actions taken by the sector in response to those findings indicating unaccomplished/pending actions and reasons as well as implications and the way forward. Identify follow-up actions planned for FY2006/07. Undertake preliminary assessment of the feasibility of current plans compared with the available resource envelope, and spell out the implications of these options and recommendations (e.g. scaling back targets, improving efficiency, mobilization of additional resources etc). Make recommendations regarding future activity to cost sectoral activity. Propose key performance indicators to be used to monitor progress, with reference to the ZPRP and experience elsewhere. Identify key technical programme activities and costings to be included in the 2006/07 Budget and MTEF, drawing upon the available documents. Comment on the allocation of the sectoral resource envelope between the various programmes.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Joint MoH and Cooperative Partners Health Appraisal, Zambia National Health Strategic Plan 2001-2005
Client:	Danida - Ministry of Health
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Medical Store Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp), Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Joint feasibility study by the international partners and the Ministry of Health of the five-year program of the Ministry of Health (2001-2005) within the framework of the Health Sector reform. Economic, financial, social, technical and institutional evaluation of the plan and the health sector itself. Evaluation of the proposed strategies in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability to achieve the objectives of the health reform, the decentralisation process, etc. Proposal of mechanisms and structures to encourage the Sector-Wide Approach and to redynamise the partnership between the government and the partners. Proposal of amendments to the government's health plan to make it more realistic and efficient. Description of Actual Services Provided: Preparation of the mission (prospection mission before the start to consult all the clients) Organisation of the complete mission, the study and the report. Interlocutor between the consultants, clients and the Government of Zambia. Finalisation of all the products, recommendations, terms of reference, five-years plan, etc. Expertise in health economics, health system development, health sector reform and SWAp processes.
Year:	2000 - 2001

Assignment:	Feasibility Study concerning Ebola
Client:	EC
Country:	Congo Brazzaville
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Other Health Programmes
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of this feasibility study is to develop a prevention and rapid alert system against hemorrhagic fevers of the Ebola virus in the Republic of Congo. Description of Actual Services Provided: Based on the Project Identification Fiche, the study provided the following issues: A detailed feasibility analysis of the technical, economical, financial, institutional and organisational, environmental and socio-cultural aspects of the proposed project; A detailed plan mentioning in particular the indicators for the objectives of the project, the results and the activities and which includes also the necessary resources, the required institutional structure for implementation and stipulates the responsibilities of the different organisms, the planning of the project, a cost-estimation as well as a logical framework of the planning. A preliminary financial proposal; recommendations for future steps to be taken and later actions required to assure the financing and the implementation of the project.
Year:	2007

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:	Feasibility Study of the "Health Sector and Demography Support"
Client:	EC - AIDCO
Country:	Yemen
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The feasibility study 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: Participatory planning workshop at the Governorate level using the logframe methodology according to EC standards. Consider links with a programme component of possible EC support to National Population Council. Study reproductive health issues and gender roles and interests relating to these services. All components of the logframe should be well described and possible alternatives, if necessary, are to be laid down. Particular attention should be paid to the conditionalities or decisions to be taken by both parties before the start of the project. A timetable for any decisions to be taken or derogations to be obtained will be included in the report of the consultants. 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 a Financing Proposal
Year:	2003

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:	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:	Health Sector Review
Client:	EC/EDF
Country:	Burundi
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health sector review at national and provincial level in Burundi. Study made within the framework of the Lomé IV agreements. Project identification, preparation and appraisal at central, provincial and district level. Elaboration of the financing proposal. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for the execution of the Health Sector Review following the Logical Framework Approach. Problem identification and problem solving. Identification of possible intervention financed through European Development Funds. Development and appraisal of proposals retained by the European Union (EU) and the Government of Burundi. Preparation of EU financing proposal and tender documents.
Year:	1992

Assignment:	Health Sector Review
Client:	EC/EDF
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health sector review and project identification at provincial and national level. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for the health sector review following the Logical Framework Approach. Problem identification and problem solving. Agreed with the Government and the European Commission on the type of intervention to be supported. Responsible for project preparation and appraisal. Drafted the European Union financial proposal.
Year:	1992 - 1993

Assignment:	Feasibility Study of HSSP III
Client:	EC/EDF - Ministry of Health
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management, Procurement and Tender Support, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Feasibility study for designing a new health support programme to be financed by the EC taking into account the present country and political context Description of Actual Services Provided: Support programme 'Vital health services' designed and costed; with the following components: Vital medicines Selected vital medicines available for district health services ARVs for 3000 patients available in selected peripheral health services Safe blood transfusions Selected essential safe blood supplies available at NBTS Human resources for health 1 Primary care nurses training supported Pharmacy Technicians training supported District health staff training in drug management initiated and supported Critical posts filled Selected critical posts in peripheral health services filled Financing proposal developed.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Feasibility Study for the interventions 9th EDF in the Health Sector
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Define a support program for the health sector (9the EDF) and finalize the definition of interventions in the framework of the 8th EDF, interventions which must reinforce the other health actions of the EC. Description of Actual Services Provided: Formulation report Project of Proposal of Finance to be signed by EC and the DR of Congo (accompanied by a technical and financial operational file Guidelines for the request of proposals for projects of the NGO’s Terms of reference for the Coordinating Cel of the Program
Year:	2004 - 2005

Assignment:	Re-appraisal of the EC Sierra Leone Health Sector Support Programma
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Sierra Leone
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Re-appraisal of the EC Sierra Leone Health Sector Support Programma.
Year:	1998

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:	Health Sector Review and Assitance to the MoH in the Health Sector Reform Process
Client:	European Commission
Country:	St. Lucia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The overall objective of the study is “to result in advice and recommendations to the Government of St Lucia on a range of critical issues bearing on the structure and functioning of the health care system, and the changes necessary to achieve greater effectiveness in service delivery and more efficient use of resources” while “to be justified in terms of their expected impact on the efficiency and equity of health services delivery”. Within the limits of the identified critical issues the study resulted in the identification of potential opportunities for strengthening the health and health-related sector in Saint Lucia, through the provision of appropriate and well targeted external assistance. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team assisted the Ministry of Health in developing proposals for reform that respond to locally set priorities and policy choices and which are feasible with the use of local technical resources, by executing a sector study: identifying policy and strategic options for reform or strengthening and future EU support to the health sector; an appraisal study whereby support proposals and interventions and their financing plans were further developed and appraised.
Year:	1998 - 2000

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:	Appraisal of the EC Ghana Health Sector Support Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Ghana
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Appraisal of the EC Ghana Health Sector Support Programme.
Year:	1998

Assignment:	Study to assist Programming for 8th EDF assistance to the Health Sector
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Study to assist Programming for 8th EDF assistance to the Health Sector in Zimbabwe.
Year:	1997 - 1998

Assignment:	Evaluation and Planning of the Rural Health Programme in the province of Zambezia and Feasibility study for the next phase of the EU intervention in the health sector
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the « Support to the province of Zambezia » Programme. Formulation of a new support programme at the provincial and central level within the framework of SWAp. Feasibility Study. Description of Actual Services Provided: Evaluation of the « Support to the province of Zambezia » Programme. Analysis of the political willingness of the partners to progress towards a sectoral approach (SWAp). Identification of the support opportunities at the central, provincial and health district level. Feasibility study within the framework of the 9th EDF.
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Mali
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Togo
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Ivory Coast
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Burkina Faso
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Mauritania
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Niger
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Mid-term Evaluation of the Support Programme against Blindness in the Sahel Countries
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Senegal
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the regional support programme to fight blindness in the Sahel countries, under the authority of the African Ophtalmological Tropical Institute (IOTA). The objective of the Programme (initial duration 5 years, between April 1993 and April 1998 and with a budget of 9,3 million Euro) was to develop complementary actions to the ones initiated by the EC within the framework of the fight against onchocercose. It comprises 4 fields of action: (i) the physical and functional rehabilitation of IOTA, (ii) the training of medical doctors and other health personnel working in ophtalmological departments, (iii) the coordination of the National Programmes against Blindness (PNLC) of 8 beneficiary members (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) as well as the support to the development of activities of these programmes, and (iv) the development of operational research in the priority areas of the fight against blindness. Description of Actual Services Provided: Two field missions to IOTA in Bamako Evaluation of the results and the management of the Support Programme against Blindness; Assessment of the feasibility of the financial structure of IOTA; Recommendations for actions/focus during the transition phase of IOTA to the Malian government.
Year:	1999 - 2000

Assignment:	Economic health care due diligence for the hospital in Klagenfurt
Client:	European Investment Bank
Country:	Austria
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Cost-effectiveness Studies, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Project scope of work is to provide the Bank’s services with analytical descriptions of the major elements of the project’s business case. Description of Actual Services Provided: Description of investment issues and EIB risk exposure Detailed description and analysis of the “model of care” of the current hospital and the service model developed for the future hospital (including demand estimates ALS ) Cost estimate reliability for new hospital.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Economic health care due diligence for the hospital Sud Francilien (PPP)
Client:	European Investment Bank
Country:	France
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Costing Studies, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: To provide the Bank’s services with analytical descriptions of the major elements of the project’s business case. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of project papers, identification of issues and preparation for mission Attendance at and project missions and meetings with EIB Preparation of appraisal report in standard EIB template: opinion of appraisal standard project appraisal report including a supporting commentary on the PPP procurement approach being adopted final PPP appraisal note
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Economic health care due diligence for TILAK Kinder und Herzcentrum und R&D
Client:	European Investment Bank
Country:	Germany
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Cost-effectiveness Studies, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Project scope of work is to provide the Bank’s services with analytical descriptions of the major elements of the project’s business case. Description of Actual Services Provided: Description of investment issues and EIB risk exposure Detailed inscription and analysis of the “model of care” of the current hospital and the service model developed for the future hospital (including demand estimates, ALS) Description and justification of the education and R&D components within the “Competence center” Cost estimate reliability for new hospital.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Economic health care due diligence for selected projects
Client:	European Investment Bank
Country:	The Netherlands
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Cost-effectiveness Studies, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Project scope of work is to provide the Bank’s services with analytical descriptions of the major elements of the project’s business case. Description of Actual Services Provided: Description of investment issues and EIB risk exposure. Detailed description and analysis of the “model of care” of the current hospital and nine local care units and the service model developed for the future hospital. Description and justification for locating all units on one central site. Explanation of approach to procurement taken by the promoter.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Economic health care due diligence for selected projects
Client:	European Investment Bank
Country:	Romania
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health Sector Rehabilitation Project: providing health, economics and technical inputs to the appraisal of the project. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of project papers (particularly World Bank strategy and appraisal papers), identification of issues and preparation for mission with World Bank, with particular attention to identifying suitable physical projects against which EIB might disburse. Attention at and contribution to mission of 20-22 October. Preparation of draft and final project appraisal report.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Economic health care due diligence for selected projects
Client:	European Investment Bank
Country:	Global
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Cost-effectiveness Studies, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Project scope of work is to provide the Bank’s services with analytical descriptions of the major elements of the project’s business case. Description of Actual Services Provided: Description of investment issues and EIB risk exposure Detailed description and analysis of the ’model of care’ of the current hospital and nine local care units and the service model developed for the future hospital Description of the justification for locating all units on one central site Explanation of approach to procurement taken by the promoter.
Year:	2004 - 2005

Assignment:	Strengthening of medical laboratory services in the Caribbean
Client:	European Union - Delegation of the EC in Trinidad & Tobago, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba
Country:	St. Lucia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The main objectives were: to review the baseline information on health and disease trends and threats, the state of the medical laboratories in the region, the national and regional health/medical laboratory policy framework, the role and activities of CAREC and other public and private sector entities involved in the field, as well as donor supported activities in this sector carried out in the region; to appraise the intervention proposed, quantify the targets of the projects as well as the means of intervention including human resource requirements, carry out a feasibility analysis and lay down the necessary conditions for sustainability of the programme, and propose the most suitable management structure for the programme to prepare and discuss with CAREC, CARIFORUM and the EC Delegation a brief report on the work undertaken and a revised draft financing proposal in accordance with CARIFORUM/EDF guidelines containing all the necessary technical annexes including the feasibility analysis. Description of Actual Services Provided: Briefing in Brussels and briefing in Port of Spain, preliminary examination of documentation, discussions with CAREC and EC Delegation, and preparation of work programme. Country visits and consultations with CARIFORUM (2 weeks) Conducting of project appraisal, feasibility analysis, revision of financing proposal and preparation of draft final report and draft financing proposal. Debriefing in Brussels.
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Strengthening of medical laboratory services in the Caribbean
Client:	European Union - Delegation of the EC in Trinidad & Tobago, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The main objectives were: to review the baseline information on health and disease trends and threats, the state of the medical laboratories in the region, the national and regional health/medical laboratory policy framework, the role and activities of CAREC and other public and private sector entities involved in the field, as well as donor supported activities in this sector carried out in the region; to appraise the intervention proposed, quantify the targets of the projects as well as the means of intervention including human resource requirements, carry out a feasibility analysis and lay down the necessary conditions for sustainability of the programme, and propose the most suitable management structure for the programme to prepare and discuss with CAREC, CARIFORUM and the EC Delegation a brief report on the work undertaken and a revised draft financing proposal in accordance with CARIFORUM/EDF guidelines containing all the necessary technical annexes including the feasibility analysis. Description of Actual Services Provided: Briefing in Brussels and briefing in Port of Spain, preliminary examination of documentation, discussions with CAREC and EC Delegation, and preparation of work programme. Country visits and consultations with CARIFORUM (2 weeks) Conducting of project appraisal, feasibility analysis, revision of financing proposal and preparation of draft final report and draft financing proposal. Debriefing in Brussels.
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Strengthening of medical laboratory services in the Caribbean
Client:	European Union - Delegation of the EC in Trinidad & Tobago, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba
Country:	Trinidad & Tobago
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The main objectives were: to review the baseline information on health and disease trends and threats, the state of the medical laboratories in the region, the national and regional health/medical laboratory policy framework, the role and activities of CAREC and other public and private sector entities involved in the field, as well as donor supported activities in this sector carried out in the region; to appraise the intervention proposed, quantify the targets of the projects as well as the means of intervention including human resource requirements, carry out a feasibility analysis and lay down the necessary conditions for sustainability of the programme, and propose the most suitable management structure for the programme to prepare and discuss with CAREC, CARIFORUM and the EC Delegation a brief report on the work undertaken and a revised draft financing proposal in accordance with CARIFORUM/EDF guidelines containing all the necessary technical annexes including the feasibility analysis. Description of Actual Services Provided: Briefing in Brussels and briefing in Port of Spain, preliminary examination of documentation, discussions with CAREC and EC Delegation, and preparation of work programme. Country visits and consultations with CARIFORUM (2 weeks) Conducting of project appraisal, feasibility analysis, revision of financing proposal and preparation of draft final report and draft financing proposal. Debriefing in Brussels.
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Strengthening of medical laboratory services in the Caribbean
Client:	European Union - Delegation of the EC in Trinidad & Tobago, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba
Country:	Jamaica
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The main objectives were: to review the baseline information on health and disease trends and threats, the state of the medical laboratories in the region, the national and regional health/medical laboratory policy framework, the role and activities of CAREC and other public and private sector entities involved in the field, as well as donor supported activities in this sector carried out in the region; to appraise the intervention proposed, quantify the targets of the projects as well as the means of intervention including human resource requirements, carry out a feasibility analysis and lay down the necessary conditions for sustainability of the programme, and propose the most suitable management structure for the programme to prepare and discuss with CAREC, CARIFORUM and the EC Delegation a brief report on the work undertaken and a revised draft financing proposal in accordance with CARIFORUM/EDF guidelines containing all the necessary technical annexes including the feasibility analysis. Description of Actual Services Provided: Briefing in Brussels and briefing in Port of Spain, preliminary examination of documentation, discussions with CAREC and EC Delegation, and preparation of work programme. Country visits and consultations with CARIFORUM (2 weeks) Conducting of project appraisal, feasibility analysis, revision of financing proposal and preparation of draft final report and draft financing proposal. Debriefing in Brussels.
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Strengthening of medical laboratory services in the Caribbean
Client:	European Union - Delegation of the EC in Trinidad & Tobago, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba
Country:	Grenada
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The main objectives were: to review the baseline information on health and disease trends and threats, the state of the medical laboratories in the region, the national and regional health/medical laboratory policy framework, the role and activities of CAREC and other public and private sector entities involved in the field, as well as donor supported activities in this sector carried out in the region; to appraise the intervention proposed, quantify the targets of the projects as well as the means of intervention including human resource requirements, carry out a feasibility analysis and lay down the necessary conditions for sustainability of the programme, and propose the most suitable management structure for the programme to prepare and discuss with CAREC, CARIFORUM and the EC Delegation a brief report on the work undertaken and a revised draft financing proposal in accordance with CARIFORUM/EDF guidelines containing all the necessary technical annexes including the feasibility analysis. Description of Actual Services Provided: Briefing in Brussels and briefing in Port of Spain, preliminary examination of documentation, discussions with CAREC and EC Delegation, and preparation of work programme. Country visits and consultations with CARIFORUM (2 weeks) Conducting of project appraisal, feasibility analysis, revision of financing proposal and preparation of draft final report and draft financing proposal. Debriefing in Brussels.
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Strengthening of medical laboratory services in the Caribbean
Client:	European Union, Delegation of EC in Trinidad & Tobago, The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba
Country:	Caribbean Partnership
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The main objectives were: to review the baseline information on health and disease trends and threats, the state of the medical laboratories in the region, the national and regional health/medical laboratory policy framework, the role and activities of CAREC and other public and private sector entities involved in the field, as well as donor supported activities in this sector carried out in the region; to appraise the intervention proposed, quantify the targets of the projects as well as the means of intervention including human resource requirements, carry out a feasibility analysis and lay down the necessary conditions for sustainability of the programme, and propose the most suitable management structure for the programme to prepare and discuss with CAREC, CARIFORUM and the EC Delegation a brief report on the work undertaken and a revised draft financing proposal in accordance with CARIFORUM/EDF guidelines containing all the necessary technical annexes including the feasibility analysis. Description of Actual Services Provided: Briefing in Brussels and briefing in Port of Spain, preliminary examination of documentation, discussions with CAREC and EC Delegation, and preparation of work programme. Country visits and consultations with CARIFORUM (2 weeks) Conducting of project appraisal, feasibility analysis, revision of financing proposal and preparation of draft final report and draft financing proposal. Debriefing in Brussels.
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Infrastructure Plan for the Pilot Hospital Mergers in Yerevan
Client:	Health Project Implementation Unit (HPIU)
Country:	Armenia
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Costing Studies, Hospital Services
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objectives of this assignment were To develop detailed infrastructure plans of hospital mergers at the four selected sites in Yerevan To assess the investment needs for the proposed infrastructure plans based on average costs for rehabilitation costs applicable in Armenia Description of Actual Services Provided: Review of the plans developed by the “Conseil Santé”-consultants and reassessment of the feasibility of the proposed re-locations of departments. Proposal of improvements of typology of the hospital buildings Development of detailed functional plans Definition of the required volume of renovation, reconstruction or new construction of extension to buildings and development of technical conditions for architectural design Assessment of the need of investment and budget costs for the proposed rehabilitation works.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Pre-feasibility Study of local production of quality anti-retroviral drugs
Client:	Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Cost-effectiveness Studies, Costing Studies, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, National Medicines Policy Development, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Quantification of Essential Drug Needs
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the study is to analyse whether ARV production in Rwanda is feasible and would lead to an increased availability of accessible quality drugs in Rwanda and whether there is a potential for export in the sub-region. The second question concerns the best way to implement such a project and whether a cooperation of German development cooperation with Pharmakina could lead to success. Risks and alternatives are also evaluated. Description of Actual Services Provided: Specific tasks Local and regional market and distribution assessment Economic and financial analysis Institutional and organisational analysis Production process technical analysis To evaluate the overall justification in the context of the targets of the German development cooperation Methods Bilateral discussions with MoH and other institutions and donors active in the given filed in Rwanda (GTZ Rwanda: Health and WIRAM (Economy reform and market development, etc.), Revision of available documents, Close cooperation with MoH, GTZ-Rwanda Debriefing meeting in Rwanda Elaboration of a final evaluation report (business plan)
Year:	2005

Assignment:	Reformulation of the Support to the medical district North of Santiago
Client:	Lux-Development
Country:	Cap Vert
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Expenditure Review, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The mission’s objective was to proceed to the review and validation of the existing formulation documents and to update the project document and annexes taking into account the recent evolutions, recommendations of the mission “Financing of health care” and the budgetary constraints of the cooperation program between Cape Verde and Luxembourg. The budget available for 2004 is limited to 300 000 EUR. Description of Actual Services Provided: Formulated the technical support for the improvement of the management system; Described in detail all conditions for a progressive autonomy for the regional hospital; Prepared an analytical framework for selection procedures (specifically for the poor); Developed the component with regards to the strengthening of the private sector activities; Formulated the necessary conditions for the project at national level; Studied the role of the different partners and the possible collaboration on this project.
Year:	2003 - 2004

Assignment:	Feasibility Study on the health and utility benefits of renovation of the physical infrastructure of Hung Yen Province General Hospital at Hung Yen province
Client:	Lux-Development
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Hospital Services
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Feasibility study in the framework of the renovation of the Hung Yen Hospital in the Central North of Vietnam. The study has to determine the advantages -at the level of the population’s health- which can be obtained through renovation of the existing hospital infrastructures. This study has to become a decision-making tool for Lux-Development and as such has to contain an evaluation and alternatives. Description of Actual Services Provided: Analysis of the following aspects : Analysis of the administration of the actual hospital ; Analysis of the management of the human resources ; Analysise of the clinical data and the data of health prevention. SWOT analysis of present hospital situation and future role and opportunities.
Year:	2000

Assignment:	Diagnosis of the Sector: Formulation and Feasibility study of the sectoral support programmes of EC (EDF) and Danida
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Organisation of seminars and brainstorming sessions to support the Ministry of Health in developing strategies of sector reform and the five-year plan. Formulation of support programmes for the health sector reform (SWAp) for the EC and Danida. Description of Actual Services Provided: Mission to Zimbabwe for the review of the health sector system. Organisation of a brainstorming session to present and discuss the analysis results and to make a choice between the future options. Development of a proposal of sector support (within the framework of SWAp) for the EC and Danida. Financial proposal for the two donors.
Year:	1997 - 1998

Assignment:	Short term technical assistance for the draftin of TORs in the areas of Health planning and Health financing
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Montenegro
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The objective is to formulate the first phase towards a reform of the health system with priority to increasing capacity for policy, planning and regulation; stabilizing health financing and improving primary health care service delivery. Specifically, the Project supports (i) improvements in financial sustainability of the health care system; (ii) reforms to improve quality, efficiency and access to primary health care and financing of primary care; (iii) a project management network (PMN) of the MoH and a central Technical Services Unit (TSU). Description of actual services provided: The consultant assisted the MoH and other stakeholders in the drafting of a series of terms of references for technical assistance in the area of health services planning and health finance including: TORs for consultancies/TA for the reconfiguration of the network of health institutions; TORs for the redefinition of the basic benefit package to be provided at the secondary and tertiary levels; TORs for a perform of the provider payment mechanism for providers at the secondary and tertiary level of the health care system. He organised and conducted a one day seminar building up the capacity to prepare the TORS.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Formulation and pre-appraisal for the Health Sector Programme Support, Phase II
Client:	Rambol - Danida
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation and pre-appraisal for the Health Sector Programme Support, Phase II.
Year:	1999

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:	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