Governance for equity in health systems Marie-‐Gloriose Ingabire Interna9onal Development Research Centre October 19, 2015
IDRC Invests in knowledge, innova9on, and solu9ons to improve lives and livelihoods in the developing world. Three objec9ves • Bringing together the right partners around
opportuni9es for impact • Building leaders for today and tomorrow • Help drive large-‐scale posi9ve change
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IDRC -‐ Program areas • Agriculture and Environment
• Technology and Innova9on
• Inclusive Economies Ø Maternal and Child Health
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Approach • Effec9ve principles
• Over a decade of programming
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GOVERNANCE
EQUITY
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Program strategy • No equity neutral project
• Grants Plus
Ø Support the capacity of research partners
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Example -‐ I
Nigeria: Evidence-‐based Health System Ini9a9ve
Example -‐ II
Guatemala Governance for equitable access to and use of quality health services for indigenous women
Observa;ons / Reflec;ons
• Effec9ve involvement of communi9es and state stewardship
• A need to address governance issues at all levels
• Context ma[er in addressing the root problems in a sustainable manner.
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