Results for Development

In a recent blog post, experts from the School Action Learning Exchange (SALEX) shared key takeaways and lessons for opening #policy windows to improve #education. ???? But what does that look like in practice? Our partners at?STIR Education?provide a helpful case study of the challenges and strategies that can be used to open policy windows. Learn more in the second installment of our two-part series about policy windows in education. #globaleducation #evidenceuptake #policywindows Jacobs Foundation

As demand for physical rehabilitation climbs in Ukraine, R4D is supporting policymakers to develop strategic health financing policies under the USAID-funded Rehab4U project. Together with Momentum Wheels for Humanity, we’re strengthening financing and governance to build sustainable, integrated rehab services while improving quality, efficiency, and access across all levels of care. Learn more about how R4D is helping Ukraine meet short- and long-term rehabilitation needs: https://lnkd.in/gq3w69bE #R4D #HealthSystems #Rehabilitation #Ukraine #StrategicFinancing #GlobalHealth

Mark your calendars and register now to join us virtually for a dynamic conversation about achieving equity in #globalhealth partnerships. ?? ?? ?? December 11, 2024 ? 9-11 a.m. EST (GMT -5) ??Members of a diverse global consensus study working group?will share recommendations from the recently published consensus report, ”Enacting an Ethic of Care and Responsibility in Global Health Partnerships.” The study calls for change in the way actors across the globe conduct ourselves within global health partnerships and offers practical ideas for the many well-intentioned participants around the world who want to contribute to change. ?? Register below for this virtual event, which offers an opportunity to engage influential development actors in the US and globally. ? #HealthEquity #GlobalHealthPartnerships #GlobalDevelopment

How can countries improve health care purchasing as they look to achieve Universal Health Coverage? ???? Developed by R4D, the Strategic Health Purchasing Progress Tracking Framework helps governments assess their purchasing systems and health financing schemes, from resource allocation to provider behavior.? Through a four-step process — planning, data collection, validation through external reviewers and sharing findings — the framework empowers stakeholders to track their progress toward health purchasing goals. Used in 20+ countries, this framework can drive better decision-making and help improve access to high-quality health services. Learn how this tool is shaping stronger, more equitable health systems, and explore the framework in depth: https://lnkd.in/g8ggjhqJ #R4D #GlobalHealth #HealthSystemsStrengthening #StrategicPurchasing

#Education policies affect what students are learning, how that learning is taking place, and what resources are available to motivate learning. ?? And even small changes can make big differences for teachers and learners, so influencing policy is one way practitioners, researchers and advocates can win big — if they are strategic and timely with their evidence and action. In our latest blog post, experts from the School Action Learning Exchange (#SALEX) unpack five helpful, crowdsourced pieces of advice they gathered at the East African Community Regional Education Conference on how to open policy windows and influence outcomes. ?? Read their tips here: https://loom.ly/EBI_Ie0 #GlobalEducation #EducationPolicy

Happening this week! Explore the complete list of sessions to join R4Ders at the 2024 Health Systems Research Symposium in Nagasaki, Japan. R4D experts will explore topics spanning learning systems for health in the Asia-Pacific Region through health policy and systems research, inclusive financing solutions for NTDs, designing climate-resilient and sustainable health services for the future, and more.? ? Explore those sessions and more: https://lnkd.in/ge_gu34w #HealthSystemsResearch #HealthSystemsStrengthening #HSR2024

R4D is supporting?Asian Development Bank (ADB) at #HSR2024 to host two sessions aimed at building climate-resilient health systems and mobilizing the finance needed to drive lasting change. ? ???Session 1: Designing Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Health Services for the Future In this session, we'll explore how developing countries can build health systems that are both sustainable and resilient to climate impacts. With practical insights on reducing health system carbon footprints and adapting to climate-induced health risks, this session is essential for public health leaders and policymakers focused on climate adaptation and sustainability. ? ???Session 2: Climate and Health Initiative (CHI): Closing the Evidence and Policy Gaps This session will highlight the progress of ADB’s?Climate and Health Initiative (CHI), a platform designed to harmonize climate action with health outcomes. We’ll discuss how CHI is closing the evidence gaps around climate-health risks, scaling up climate-resilient health solutions, and fostering multi-sector collaboration to tackle this critical issue. ? Key themes: ? Bridging gaps in climate-health research and policy. ? How finance, partnerships, and innovation are scaling up climate-health action. ? Insights on how ADB’s CHI is driving systemic change across sectors. ? Whether you’re a policymaker, health care professional, researcher or advocate,?joint us at HSR 2024 to explore how we can adapt to and mitigate climate challenges to build resilient health systems. Health Systems Global #ClimateHealth #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #HealthSystems #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalHealth

Are you attending the Eighth Health Systems Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Nagasaki, Japan, next week? ???? ?? The conference brings together more than 2,000 policymakers, practitioners and researchers from over 100 countries and will explore issues across the theme of “Building Just and Sustainable Health Systems Centering People and Protecting the Planet.” Join R4D experts in a variety of sessions and workshops exploring topics including: ?? Objective-oriented health systems reform ?? Designing climate-resilient and sustainable health services ?? Applying the Strategic Health Purchasing Progress Tracking Framework Learn more about R4D's presence at #HSR2024, including sessions dates and times, at the link below. ?? See you there! #HealthSystemsStrengthening #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #HealthResearch

Combating #malnutrition requires a coordinated effort across sectors, but evidence on the costs and cost-effectiveness of multisectoral #nutrition strategies has been limited.? ? This lack of information impedes the ability of funders, policymakers and program managers to make informed decisions about which interventions to prioritize to improve nutrition outcomes and achieve nutrition-related development targets.? ? Closing this data gap is crucial, which is why the Strengthening Economic Evaluation for Multisectoral Strategies for Nutrition (SEEMS-Nutrition) consortium developed a common approach to conducting costing studies.?? This common approach aims to strengthen the design and implementation of economic evaluations, with a focus on context-specific operational plans or study protocols. It utilizes a comprehensive and fully customizable set of cost data collection tools for estimating financial and economic costs. This guidance document is a how-to guide on the common approach that can be applied by practitioners, field researchers, evaluators and implementers. #GlobalNutrition #SEEMSNutrition Learn more about the approach in this how-to video, or review the common approach guidance document here. https://lnkd.in/gT2BBWev

We are happy to spotlight the impactful?Framework for Action?developed by Last Mile Health and Integrate Health, which presents 16 actionable recommendations for governments and partners to ensure that women community health workers — who make up 70% of the workforce — are safe, supported, and equitably compensated at every stage of their careers. ? ? At R4D, we share this commitment to supporting community health workers as a key approach to advance health equity. For example, we supported civil society organizations in Guinea to advocate on behalf of community health workers, leading to a new law mandating that community health workers and mobilizers become paid government employees rather than volunteers. ? To learn what governments and partners can do to drive meaningful change, explore the Framework for Action here.?? https://bit.ly/womenCHWs #communityhealth #healthequity #communityhealthworkers