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Report | 2015
iCCM in Malawi: An Analysis of Innovation and Institutional Characteristics for Policy Adoption - (Daniela C. Rodriguez et al., 2015)
Through a retrospective case study, this report explores critical issues in implementation that arose during policy formulation through the lens of the innovation of integrated community case management (iCCM) and of the institutions involved in the policy process.
iCCM in Malawi: An Analysis of Innovation and Institutional Characteristics for Policy Adoption - (Daniela C. Rodriguez et al., 269.13 KB
Report | 2015
iCCM for Childhood Illnesses: Explaining Policy Resistance in Kenya - (Pamela A. Juma et al., 2015)
This report analysed integrated community case management (iCCM) policy development in Kenya and in particular the types of decision-making criteria used by Kenyan policy-makers in considering whether to advance iCCM policy.
iCCM for Childhood Illnesses: Explaining Policy Resistance in Kenya - (Pamela A. Juma et al., 2015)207.97 KB
Report | 2015
iCCM Policy Analysis: Strategic Contributions to Understanding its Character, Design and Scale up in Sub-Saharan Africa - (Asha George, et al., 2015)
Report examines how policy analysis can inform how integrated community case management (iCCM) is framed, tailored for national health systems, and how to foster accountability and learn from iCCM.
iCCM Policy Analysis: Strategic Contributions to Understanding its Character, Design and Scale up in Sub-Saharan Africa - (Asha 217.41 KB
Report | 2015
Altogether Now: Understanding the Role of International Organizations in iCCM Policy Transfer - (Sara Bennett et al., 2015)
Report looks at policy transfer theories that explain how policy ideas move across time and geography and offer an approach to understanding waves of policy change, a common phenomenon in global health. Four primary mechanisms for the transfer of policies from global to national levels are posited: learning, coercion, socialization, and competition.
Altogether Now: Understanding the Role of International Organizations in iCCM Policy Transfer - (Sara Bennett et al., 2015)267.4 KB
Report | 2015
Epistemic Communities in Global Health and the Development of Child Survival Policy: A Case Study of iCCM - (Sarah L. Dalglish et al., 2015)
This report describes the evolution of integrated community case management (iCCM) at the global level using the theory of epistemic communities first outlined by Haas, which explains how international policy coordination on technical issues takes place via transnational expert networks. The report draws from in-depth interviews with global policy-makers.
Epistemic Communities in Global Health and the Development of Child Survival Policy_a Case Study of iCCM - (Sarah L. Dalglish et1.6 MB
Report | 2015
Policy Analysis: Important for Improving iCCM Implementation; essential for success of global health efforts - (Kumanan Rasanathan, 2015)
This report focuses on integrated community case management (iCCM) policy development and implementation, the history of primary health care, and the role of community health workers (CHWs). iCCM, while supported by the existence of joint statements and normative guidelines, is not enacted in a vacuum. Its implementation is affected by the nature of existing health worker cadres and how iCCM services are delivered.
Policy Analysis: Important for Improving iCCM Implementation; essential for success of global heal - (Kumanan Rasanathan, 2015)93.89 KB
2015
Living Goods Brief Overview - (2015)
Advocacy brief about Living Goods' services.
Living Goods Brief Overview - (2015)1.73 MB
Report | 2015
Project Clear Pneumonia Pre-Testing - (2015)
Report examines Project Clear's Pneumonia pre-testing outputs, which seek to help caregivers and community health workers recognize signs of the disease and care for children inflicted with it.
Project Clear Pneumonia Pre-Testing - (2015)1.06 MB
Report | 2015
Evidence Informed Policymaking in Practice - (Race Project) - (Daniela C. Rodriguez, et al., 2015)
This report details country-levels of the evidence-informed integrated community case management policymaking in practice.
Evidence Informed Policymaking in Practice - (Daniela C. Rodriguez, et al., 2015)232.77 KB
Report | Burkina Faso | 2015
Policy Entrepreneurs and Structural Influence in iCCM Policymaking in Burkina Faso (Race Project) - (Jessica C. Shearer, 2015)
This report examines the effectiveness of policy entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso. It reveals that they are most effective when they have certain behavioural traits, institutional constraints, political capital, and network position.
Policy Entrepreneurs and Structural Influence in iCCM Policymaking in Burkina Faso (Project Race) - (Jessica C. Shearer, 2015)243.2 KB
Report | Mozambique | 2015
Relaunch of the Official Community Health - (Race Project) - (Baltazar et al., 2015)
This report examines the relaunch of the community health worker program in Mozambique and questions the sustainable basis for the integrated community case management policy.
Relaunch of the Official Community Health - (Race Project, 2015)536.42 KB
Report | Zambia | 2015
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Zambia on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)
This USAID-produced report examines the experience of Zambia with the Global Fund New Funding Model (NFM). It reviews efforts to incorporate integrated Community Case Management into Zambia’s malaria and health systems strengthening concept notes to leverage resources to scale up iCCM.
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Zambia on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)1.03 MB
Report | Nigeria | 2015
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Nigeria on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)
This USAID-produced report examines the experience of Nigeria with the Global Fund New Funding Model (NFM). It reviews efforts to incorporate integrated Community Case Management into Nigeria’s malaria and health systems strengthening concept notes to leverage resources to scale up iCCM.
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Nigeria on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)1.02 MB
Report | Kenya | 2015
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Kenya on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)
This USAID-produced report examines the experience of Kenya with the Global Fund New Funding Model (NFM). It reviews efforts to incorporate integrated Community Case Management into Kenya’s malaria and health systems strengthening concept notes to leverage resources to scale up iCCM.
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Kenya on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)1003.88 KB
Report | Uganda | 2015
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Uganda on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)
This USAID-produced report examines the experience of Uganda with the Global Fund New Funding Model (NFM). It reviews efforts to incorporate integrated Community Case Management into Uganda’s malaria and health systems strengthening concept notes to leverage resources to scale up iCCM.
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Uganda on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)1.51 MB
Report | Ghana | 2015
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Ghana on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)
This USAID-produced report examines the experience of Ghana with the Global Fund New Funding Model (NFM). It reviews efforts to incorporate integrated Community Case Management into Ghana’s malaria and health systems strengthening concept notes to leverage resources to scale up iCCM.
The Global Fund New Funding Model: Lessons Learned from Ghana on the Addition of iCCM - (USAID, 2015)1 MB
Report | 2015
Leveraging the Global Fund New Funding Model for iCCM - (USAID, 2015)
This USAID-produced report examines the experience of five countries—Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia—with the Global Fund New Funding Model (NFM). It reviews efforts to incorporate integrated Community Case Management into eligible countries’ malaria and health systems strengthening concept notes to leverage resources to scale up iCCM.
Leveraging the Global Fund New Funding Model for iCCM (USAID) 2015833.26 KB
2015
Supply Chain Management for iCCM - Private Sector Approaches Q&A - 2015
Q&A with Living Goods on how they approach supply chain management for integrated Community Case Management.
Supply Chain Management for iCCM - Private Sector Approaches Q&A - 2015198.45 KB
Report | 2015
Living Goods Overview — Supply Chain management for iCCM - Private Sector Approaches - 2015
PowerPoint presentation featuring an overview of Living Goods' broad product mix and service offerings in the international development sector.
Living Goods Overview — Supply Chain management for iCCM - Private Sector Approaches (2015)5.59 MB
Presentation | Madagascar | 2015
PSI Madagascar — Supply Chain management for iCCM- Private Sector Approaches - (PSI, 2015)
This PowerPoint presentation by PSI details the supply chain management for integrated community case management in Madagascar.
PSI Madagascar — Supply Chain management for iCCM- Private Sector Approaches (PSI) - 2015)1.29 MB