Transparency and accountability in the management of public resources are the foundation of good governance. Ensuring that public funds are well managed has always been a central concern of citizens. […]
Designing a Benefits Package that Enhances Effective and Efficient Resource Allocation During Pandemics: Key Considerations
Determining the benefits package- the set of services or interventions purchased is one of the three key strategic purchasing decisions. Pandemics such as COVID-19 pose a major challenge due to […]
La Lutte Contre La Covid-19 Au Cameroun : Analyse Des Actions D’achat Strategique Liees A La Reponse A La Pandemie
Gislaine Takoguen et Isidore Sieleunou Research for Development International, Yaoundé, Cameroun La pandémie de COVID-19 a été déclarée Urgence de Santé Publique de Portée Internationale (USPPI) par l’Organisation Mondiale de […]
Key Messages from the July FORCE Community Webinar: Coaching Approach for Country Engagement in Burkina Faso
Background The July FORCE community webinar explored the coaching approach through the lens of the Burkina Faso country engagement process. The coach from our engagement in Burkina Faso, Dr Jean-Paul […]
August 2021 Message
“If we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine.” I was recently reminded of this famous quote by Jim Barksdale, the […]
July 2021 Message
As I reflect on the first half of the year and various country discussions that SPARC has been involved in, I find that some of the key priorities that countries […]
Does Healthcare Purchasing by Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Scheme Translate to Efficient Service Delivery?
“Price is what you pay; value is what you get”- Warren Buffett. Social Health Insurance and Strategic Health Purchasing in Nigeria In Nigeria, there are about 4.3% of Nigerians registered in […]
Multiplicity of Schemes and Non-Alignment of the Healthcare Package Within the Framework of Strategic Health Purchasing in Cameroon: Reflections and Perspectives
Strategic health purchasing (SHP) is attracting growing interest among decision-makers in low and middle-income countries. With limited resources, available resources must be used effectively and efficiently to maximize health system […]
Lessons Benin’s National Health Insurance Scheme Can Learn From the Private Insurers’ Purchasing Strategy
Achieving universal health coverage (UHC) has become a priority for many countries.[1] According to the DHS 2017-18 data, only 1% of women and men aged 15-49 are covered by health […]
SPARC’S THEORY OF CHANGE
SPARC’s theory of change asserts that if policymakers are aware of the power of strategic health purchasing (SHP) and have access to evidence on what works, why, when and how […]