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Social franchising reproductive health services: Can it work? A review of the experience
This paper provides an introduction to franchising and examines its potential to help improve access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in developing countries, and develops guidelines for social franchising in reproductive health.
Resource Type : Other
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Health Area: Sexual and Reproductive Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Networks and Franchising
Monitoring the Performance of a Reproductive Health Franchise in Nepal
The Commercial Market Strategies project implemented a pilot network of private-sector nurses and paramedics in Nepal. Network activities began in April 2001, when franchisees were given basic reproductive health training for seven days. In addition, a two-day training was given on services…
Resource Type : Report
Country : Nepal
Health Area: Sexual and Reproductive Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Networks and Franchising, Public-Private Engagement
Contraceptive Security in Armenia: Segmenting the Family Planning Market
This study presents findings from a market segmentation analysis of family planning in Armenia. Specifically, the report identifies and characterizes market segments and offers suggestions for effectively targeting reproductive health resources within the constraints of the political and…
Resource Type : Report
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Health Area: Family Planning
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
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The Impact of a Microfinance Program on Client Perceptions of the Quality of Care Provided by Private-Sector Midwives in Uganda
Can the quality of care and sustainability of private providers be improved by providing access to credit and business-skills training? Small-scale private providers supply a substantial portion of reproductive health care in Uganda. But a lack of credit and business skills constrains their…
Resource Type : Report
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Health Area: Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Provider Quality, Public-Private Engagement
Performance Improvement
This series of the CCP Population Report describes in detail the process of Performance Improvement (PI), including some specific examples of how the method has been used successfully.
Resource Type : Report
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Project: SHOPS
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Technical Area: Provider Quality
Networking for Policy Change: An Advocacy Training Manual
It is through advocacy—a set of targeted actions in support of a specific cause— that a supportive and self-sustaining environment for family planning and reproductive health goals can be created. This training manual was prepared to help representatives of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)…
Resource Type : Tool
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Health Area: Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Public-Private Engagement
Making a Difference to Policies and Programs: A Guide for Researchers
This booklet is a guide for researchers who aim to have an impact on policy and program decisions. It is intended for researchers attached to government services and researchers located in academic institutions, as well as researchers working as consultants in the private sector. The approach…
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Project: SHOPS
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Technical Area: Public-Private Engagement
Strategic Stakeholder Communications for Strengthening Health Systems
Persuasive and informational communications designed to raise stakeholder awareness, modify opinions and attitudes, and change professional behavior and personal practice are instrumental to the strategic management of the health reform process. Nevertheless, health sector communications…
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Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Public-Private Engagement
Indicateurs de Base sur l'Utilisation des Méthodes de Longue Durée du Projet CMS au Maroc
Social marketing has contributed widely to the expansion of family planning (FP) in Morocco and relieved some of the burden on the public sector. Challenges remain, however, as an increasing number of women desire to limit family size. Long-term methods of FP, such as injectables and…
Resource Type : Report
Country : Morocco
Health Area: Family Planning
Project: SHOPS
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Language : French
Technical Area: Pharmaceutical Partnerships and Social Marketing
Enhancing Capacity for Strategic Management of Policy Implementation in Developing Countries
This paper examines the experience of the Implementing Policy Change Project (IPC), a capacity-building effort, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), that has assisted developing country managers to use the concepts and tools of strategic management to implement policy…
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Technical Area: Public-Private Engagement
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What is the Market Development Approach?
- What is the Market Development Approach (MDA) Process for Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health? Brief #1 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What is the Market System Framework and Its Role in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets? Brief #2 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What are Key Terms Used in a Market Development Approach for Health? Brief #3 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- The Meaning and Importance of Stewardship in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets. Brief #4 of 4 in a series on the MDA
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