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FINANCING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF PRIVATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN ZAMBIA

This report assesses the business-development needs, particularly financial and training, of private health care providers in Zambia. This information will guide the development of a program that was started in 2007 to expand access to financing for the private health sector. Specifically, assessment findings will

• provide market data to assist interested banks and microfinance institutions to develop loan
• products and marketing strategies for the private health sector
• provide a needs assessment and additional background for a training course developed for private
• health care providers on financial management
• inform government policies on health promotion with the private health sector