Tag: SWAps
Key findings include: Sector budget support has generated some impressive results in the health field in the East Africa context. General budget support (GBS) increases the budget allocation for the health sector more than tax revenue does. However, the effect of government health expenditure on health indicators is not necessarily improved by the introduction of… Read more
This report gives the background and context of the situation regarding financing of human resources in developing countries. It then goes on to present papers on the different options. • Donor Support Through Governments: Some experts have argued that this is the most effective, under some conditions. To do this, donors must provide some kind… Read more
This report examines the evidence on the success of health funding through unearmarked sector budget support and disease specific and programme funding. It considers the following areas: Budget support and sector wide approaches (SWAps) Sector budget support in practice, ODI and Mokoro Disease specific programmes Papers on different funding modalities for health Aid effectiveness Williamson… Read more
IHSD REPORT: This paper provides a discussion of sector wide investment approaches in the health sector, outlining the potential and challenges for improving governmental ownership and accountability for external funds. Discusses experiences in Ghana, Zambia and Bangladesh.