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Assignment:	Evaluation of the intervention "Support to the Health District of Kabgayi" before starting to elaborate the identification phase
Client:	ABOS
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of all the realisations with respect to the general objective as per Specific Convention for this intervention to the “Support to the Primary Health Care and Referrals of the area of responsibility zone of the hospital of Kabgayi”. The purpose is to analyse the project and to define new priorities in cooperation with all other actors in the health sector. Description of Actual Services Provided: The results of the study are: Evaluation of the degree of achievement of the intermediary results; Evaluation of the activities planned for the development of the district; Proposal of practical and feasible solutions within the current context; Identification of new interventions for the new intervention phase.
Year:	1999

Assignment:	Feasibility Study of the Health Sector in Palestine Territory
Client:	Agence française de Développement
Country:	Palestine
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Expenditure Review, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Pharmaceutical Sector Review, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objective of this mission is to identify and formulate the needs for investment and priority technical support in the health sector; both in the public sector and in the private health sector. Description of Actual Services Provided: This study of the health sector analyses the following issues: Based on the existing literature and exchanges with the stakeholders: The actual state of the health sector and its principal problems; Health policy, health sector reform, improvements in health development and the obstacles for the implementation; Evaluation of the total health expenditure for the last years; Organisation of the Public health system and of the health care services, SWOT analysis of the public health system, the consequences of the worsening of the political and socio-economical context; A brief description of the private health sector, its role in the provision of services, the control mechanisms and the regulation of private health services. Based on a field mission: Description of the public and private health sector, mentioning for each principal hospital the available services, the demand, the major constraints, the available support, the priority needs and needed interventions; Description of the role and involvement of the Palestinian and foreign NGO’s in health projects; Evaluation of the projects and strategies supported by the technical and financial partners; Degree of cooperation between the Ministry and the partners and the ongoing initiatives regarding the harmonisation of aid; Priority needs that are not covered by the partners.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Support to the finalisation of a new Health Swap (C2D Health II) in Cameroon
Client:	Agence française de Développement (AFD)
Country:	Cameroon
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, Identification and Formulation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Technical assistance provided to support the mission of Dr Dauby (AFD) in validating the content and putting into practice the new Health Swap (C2D Health II). Description of actual services provided: 2 field missions to Cameroon Finalisation of TOR of complementary studies for installing the system of demand side financing. Actualisation of the budget according to decisions made by the Ministry of Health Based on this, preparation of a budget presentation per component with a timetable for its execution. Finalise a treasury plan and a plan for tenders for the first year Evaluate the necessary changes to the management programme now used for the first phase of C2D Health (programme called TOMPRO). Finalisation of the logical framework and the calculation of indicators.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Identification of the Decentralised Health Services Programme
Client:	Asian Development Bank
Country:	Indonesia
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification mission of next health sector support programme for ADB. Description of Actual Services Provided: Expertise in public health reproductive health. Expertise in health system development and decentralization. Performance based contracting of health providers.
Year:	2000

Assignment:	Health Sector Review
Client:	Asian Development Bank
Country:	Papua New Guinea
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Based on the evolution of the Government’s health policy as stated in the National Health Plan 2001-2010 and in consultation with other aid agencies: evaluate the potential of coordination with other aid agencies within the sector-wide approach (SWAp, including monitoring, reporting and financial mechanisms, and; assess the possibilities and the modalities for the ADB to assist the health sector within the framework of he SWAp, considering increasing bilateral grant funding and better use of loan funding. Description of Actual Services Provided: consultation of provincial and district stakeholders (in discussion groups) identification of the priority targets and the most efficient modalities to reach the most vulnerable groups in the rural areas identification of the barriers to the effective provision of public services review of the partnership agreements between the provinces discussion of the issues of rural health services under funding and the mechanisms of substitution by external funding.
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Support to the EU HIV action Plan for Benghazi (Phase 4) in Libya
Client:	Belgian Red Cross
Country:	Libya
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative description of Project: In December 2007, BRC was awarded a service contract for the provision of management, training and technical support services to the 4th phase of the Benghazi HIV/AIDS Action Plan. The agreement between the EC and BRC will be for the period till 2009, with possibility of extension. In accordance with EC requirements a “Logical Framework” and indicative workplan were compiled in November 2007. This work plan was subsequently discussed and further operationalised during an inception workshop with Libyan stakeholders and the team of European experts held in Benghazi from 24 to 26 January 2008. BRC requested HERA to facilitate above mentioned planning process. The overall objective of the HIV/AIDS Action Plan for the forthcoming period will be to “improve the technical and managerial capacities of relevant Libyan health institutions to deliver an integrated package of preventive and curative HIV/AIDS services”. Description of actual services provided: Analysis of the proposed logframe. Evaluation of the progress. Institutional analysis and recommendations. Back-to-office report summarizing the inception workshop and making some recommendations to BRC to further improve its performance in Libya.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Formulation study for supporting the health structures in the province of Kirundo
Client:	Belgian Technical Cooperation
Country:	Burundi
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: Preliminary study including an institutional and organizational analysis as well as an analysis of the current funding policies of the health sector. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: For the formulation of the project, one mission in two phases was organised in Burundi. The organizational and institutional analysis, including among others: A description of the organization of the health system at national level and of Kirundo in particular. Particular attention was given to the institutional capacity at provincial level and the relationship between hierarchical levels; A description of the health system financing at various levels of the administrative services and health care; A description and analysis of all instances involved in the health sector (in Kirundo and nationally), reflecting their role in the sector and the relations between these actors; A quantitative analysis of human resources working in the health sector (public institutions) and their level of training; An analysis of specialized training centres for basic training of health personnel; An analysis of opportunities and initiatives undertaken by stakeholders to promote the harmonization of interventions in the health sector in order to improve efficiency (including a description of the policy and modes of intervention for other donors in the sector); An analysis of the current funding policies of the health sector included: An analysis of the modalities and operational problems of the financing system for the decentralized health structures, and the coordination with the central level; The identification procedures for contracting; Identifying areas of uncertainty and risk in the new funding policy. The team carried out the above described tasks meticulously and presented their results at a workshop for all local and national stakeholders involved in the health sector and other interest fields. This workshop helped to validate the key proposals.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Formulation study for Wilaya de Tamanrasset
Client:	Belgian Technical Cooperation
Country:	Algeria
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The project focuses on strengthening the health system in terms of geographical accessibility and improving the delivery of health services in the wilaya of Tamanrasset across 3 areas: Strengthening the fight against STI / HIV / AIDS prevention and care Decreasing the levels of mortality and maternal and neonatal morbidity Strengthening the management of reproductive health, particularly in the field of family planning and adolescent health and youth. The formulation mission aims to validate the data contained in the identification document and to prepare a Technical and Financial Proposal (TFP) Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The formulation team has worked closely with experts from the Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform and with the representation of BTC in Algiers on the following activities: Validating the data of the identification mission, namely the validation of the project objectives and defining (or adjusting if necessary) the results. For this purpose, the objectively verifiable indicators, along with the sources of verification and the main assumptions which could jeopardize the implementation of the project, were specified. Presentation of the logical framework, including a detailed description of activities with indicators, sources of validation and critical assumptions; Produce a Technical and Financial Proposal (TFP) on the basis of the logical framework with Detailed planning validating the activities related to the results planning of the project based on expected results and activities Defining the timeline budgetary planning in accordance with the provisions of BTC Allocation of financial and human resources to the governments of Algeria and Belgium; Suggesting topics for operational research into possible areas for intervention and innovative arrangements for central authorities to have experiences in the field. Define the organizational and institutional framework of the project, consistent with the first draft of the Tamanrasset project (including the issue of technical assistance); Define the modalities for project management, and the practicalities of implementation consistent with the first draft of Tamanrasset; Establish procedures for monitoring and evaluation, including the type of reports expected; Periodicity; The person responsible for their production.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Formulation of the project to support the multisectoral national plan to combat HIV/AIDS
Client:	Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC)
Country:	Burkina Faso
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: In 2001 Burkina Faso and the Belgian government initiated the identification process of a multisectoral HIV/AIDS intervention. The identification report was finalised and validated in 2003. After that, a team of 3 consultants was contracted by BTC for the formulation of the project. The general objective of the identification report was “the negative impact of HIV/AIDS on sustainable development of Burkina Faso is reduced”, while the specific objective was “the implementation of the Multisectoral National Plan to combat HIV/AIDS has improved in a sustainable way”. The proposed project consists of three “subprojects”, each of them with a specific objective: a subproject that has the objective to reinforce the multisectoral fight against HIV/AIDS in the region of Plateau central; a subproject that has the objective to reinforce the response to HIV/AIDS in university community of Ouagadougou; and a subproject that aims at improving the operational research in the field of HIV/AIDS in Burkina Faso. Description of Actual Services Provided: Analysis and validation of the identification report. Analysis of the problems and identification of solutions in a participative workshop. Study on the capacity of SP/CNLS to coordinate the whole project, the capacity of putting the right human resources at the disposal of the project (integration of Centre Muraz) and the necessary financial means. An analytical review of the proposed strategies in order to select the most accurate to obtain the global goal of the programme and to diminish the number of interventions. Formulation in a Technical and Financial File.
Year:	2004 - 2005

Assignment:	Formulation of the "Support to the Health Zone of Klouékanmé, Toviklin and Lalo" project
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The project’s general objective is to improve the health situation of the population of the health zone. The specific objective is to make the health zone of Klouékanmé, Toviklin and Lalo operational by improving health care supply, improving the use of health care and improving the environment. Description of Actual Services Provided: On the basis of documentation and discussion with the Authorities: Critical review of other actual and preceding projects in the health zone of Klouékanmé, Toviklin and Lalo Participatory approach: Dialogue between the population and the medical personnel. Target sample of health infrastructure. Meetings with different health formations. Write-up of the formulation report (logical framework). Draft Cooperation Agreement. Draft Specific Agreement between the Belgian Government and the Government of Benin (including an operational technical and financial dossier).
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Identification Study of a new intervention of the Belgian Cooperation in the Health Zone of Comé (Benin Mono)
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification of a new intervention of the Belgian cooperation in the health zone of Come for a period of four years. Description of Actual Services Provided: Elaboration of strategic axes and intervention actions Study of the political, social and economic context of the intervention Participative analysis of the problems and the goals Motivated choice of strategy and beneficiary target groups Estimation of financial and human inputs required.
Year:	2005

Assignment:	Identification of Basis Health Services in the province of Kampong Cham
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Cambodia
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objective of the project is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction and alleviation through improving the health status of the people. The specific objective of the project will include basic health services of good quality, which are affordable and accessible for all, and which include awareness raising and preventive as well as curative care. Description of Actual Services Provided: Preliminary proposal of the project’s implementation; Presentation of a Logical Framework; Assessment of the project’s contribution to sustainable development; Results and recommendations of the participative workshop.
Year:	2002 - 2003

Assignment:	Formulation of the "Support of the Health sector in Bas-Congo"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation of the project “Support to the health sector in Bas-Congo”. Description of Actual Services Provided: In-depth analysis of the identification report Elaboration of the project formulation (logical framework) Draft cooperation agreement. PDraft Specific Agreement between the Belgian Government and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (including an operational technical and financial dossier).
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Formulation of the "Rehabilitation of the health region of Kisangani"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation of the “Rehabilitation of the health region of Kisangani”. Description of Actual Services Provided: In-depth analysis of the identification report Elaboration of the formulation report (including the logical framework) Draft Cooperation Agreement. Draft Specific Agreement between the Belgian Government and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (including an operational technical and financial dossier).
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Formulation of the second phase of the "Health System Reform and Malaria Control Programme"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Laos
Fields of expertise:	Health Sector Reform, Identification and Formulation, Other Health Programmes
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) continues to support the Lao Ministry of Health in implementing the World Bank sponsored “Health System Reform and Malaria Control Program” (started in 1995). The objective is to formulate the intervention of BTC in the second phase of the project. Description of Actual Services Provided: Translate the identification report into a formulation dossier that allows sustainable implementation Verification of the situation described in the identification report Check the technical and financial feasibility of the options taken in the identification report In-depth analysis of the logical framework
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Formulation of the BTC intervention for the "Programme of the Health and Social Reform (PRODESS)"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Mali
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Expenditure Review, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The formulation mission had to determine the most pertinent activities (within those activities planned in the PRODESS Programme which have not been selected by other donors yet). These activities should respond to the priorities set out by the BTC in terms of primary health care. The financial participation is 7,5 million EURO. Description of Actual Services Provided: Analysis of the quality of the PRODESS Programme in terms of strategies and techniques; Assessment of the technical and financial feasibility of the intervention proposals; Preparation of the modalities of the financial intervention of the withheld activities; Detailed analysis of the funds allocation and the control on the use of the funds; Proposal of a draft Specific Convention between the Belgian government and the government of the Malian Republic including a technical and financial operational plan.
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Formulation of the BTC intervention for the "Handling of sexually transmittable diseases in the north of Mali"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Mali
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: General objective: “Reduction of morbidity and transmission of STI in the regions north of Mali.” Specific objective:” Improving the handling of STI in the northern regions of Mali.” Analysis of data given in the identification report. Determination of results and activities of intervention, exploration of possible interventions such as the safety of decentralized blood transfusion. Elaboration of a logic framework for intervention. Description of Actual Services Provided: Writing a Technical and Financial Dossier.
Year:	2003 - 2004

Assignment:	Identification Study concerning the project "Support to Schools for Nursing Sciences in Rwanda 2002-2004"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Identification and Formulation, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification concerning the project “Support to Schools for Nursing Sciences in Rwanda 2002-2004” Description of Actual Services Provided: Report on the project envolving new cooperations entitled : “Appui aux Ecoles des Sciences Infirmières du Ruanda 2002-2004” This project file contains 3 base lines: Quality development of theoretical and practical formation in nursing schools Strategic development of terms of probation and relations with hospitals Collaboration between the supervising Ministries
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Identification Study of the "Support Project to the Health region of Kigali Capital and Rural Kigali 2003-2006"
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification of a new intervention “Support Project to the Health region of Kigali Capital and Rural Kigali 2003-2006”. Description of Actual Services Provided: Project document that permits the identification of a new intervention within the Support Project to the Health region of Kigali Capital and Rural Kigali 2003-2006”.
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Formulation Study to improve the capacity building in the department of health
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	South Africa
Fields of expertise:	Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Capacity building through the provision of training in the health services, in co-operation with South African and Belgium Institutions of higher learning, in order to improve the health services. Description of Actual Services Provided: Review and actualization of data contained in the identification report Review of possibilities for training in public health and health management in Belgium and Europe Fact finding mission to South Africa in order to determine the actions to be taken by the Belgian government. Technical and Financial file Draft implementation contract between the Belgian state and BTC. Debriefing and workshop.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Strengthening of the STD Component of the National AIDS Control Programme of the Ministry of Health in Tanzania - Formulation
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the formulation mission to Tanzania was to produce a description of the viability of the Belgian support and to indicate the main areas of attention during the project implementation. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team prepared a document in close collaboration with the main party involved – NACP management – and in consultation with other parties, in particular the Medical Stores Department (MSD) reflecting the main considerations, conclusions and decisions with respect to potential for successful and effective implementation of the support by Belgian aid by means of: a brief, policy and organisation oriented assessment; a technical, operation assessment. The mission reviewed the proposed Specific Agreement between the Belgian and Tanzanian Governments.
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Primary Health Care Financing Support - Karagwe District
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation of a PHC financing project in Karagwe District. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team formulated proposals for adequate support to the Primary Health Care (PHC) in Karagwe within the frameworks of both the KCDP and the Health Sector Reform (HSR). The proposals were based upon an analysis of: The need for adequate financial contributions from the government, interested donors and communities; The current, basic medical service delivery systems; identify how the PHC in general can be supported; The current operational and financial management systems in the health facilities; In particular: addressing the prevailing situation of regular shortcomings in the drug supply system.
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Primary Health Component of the Kagera Community Development Programme - Reformulation
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Insurance, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Due to the increase of budget allocation and new time frame for the above mentioned project, the existing formulation document must be adapted and new conditions must be budgeted. Description of Actual Services Provided: The expert considered all the already existing documents in order to produce some necessary changes. He adapted the proposed activities to the new budget and time frame based on the recommendations from the advisory committee and on inputs from the Representation in Tanzania. Furthermore he paid special attention to the long term approach for cost sharing and health insurance.
Year:	2002

Assignment:	Identification study of the Upgrading of the community health services in Hoa Binh Province
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The first phase of the study focused on (i) the setting of the cooperation intervention in partnership with the province as it is conceived in the Republic of Vietnam nowadays, (ii) analysis of the health sector in the province of Hoa Binh, (iii) validation of the identification report in the actual context and (iv) the consensual definition of goals, strategies and expected results of the project. The second phase focused on the elaboration and presentation of the preliminary technical and financial file. Description of Actual Services Provided: Study and analysis of documents (methodological docs from the international Belgian cooperation about the logical framework and the project cycle and docs of BTC about project management and administration) Strategic and operational documents Identification report Meetings with provincial and national health authorities Organisation of meetings with donors of the project in Hoa Ninh and of the EC-project in the province of Lai Chau. Field mission to talk with the beneficiary communities Writing a preliminary technical and financial file Workshop for all actors concerned Writing of a final TFF and presentation of debriefing with all future members of the steering committee.
Year:	2003 - 2004

Assignment:	Technical Support to the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP)
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Burundi
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Technical support to the National Programme for Lepra and Tuberculosis in Burundi. Close collaboration with the director of PLNT and other members of the team for the installation of the PNLT project, with the Damien Foundation and with the Project of the Global Fund. Description of Actual Services Provided: Identification of the actual status of the project after the withdrawal of technical assistance for some time; Identification of the project strategy and formulation of an effective activity plan and reporting system for the following year; Harmonization of the actions with the other stakeholders in the sector, in particular with the Damien Foundation and the Global Drug Fund and the Global Fund in the fight against Tuberculosis; Study the needs for anti-tuberculosis drugs; Formulation of detailed TOR for the follow-up until the end of the project; Formulation of the link with the other projects of BTC in Tuberculosis, TB/HIV and Lepra.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Support to the Department of Planning of the Ministry of Health - Phase II
Client:	BTC-CTB
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The global objective of this identification report is to “contribute to improving health of the Congolese population in the global context of the poverty reduction programme”. The specific objective is to “provide support to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Health Development Plan (PDDS) of the DRC and in particular to the revitalisation of the health districts”. Description of Actual Services Provided: Validation and actualisation of the data presented in the identification document; A Technical and Financial File (TFF) containing the following elements: results-based-planning of the activities in lines with the budgetary planning; allocation of financial and human resources of both Governments; Definition of qualitative and quantitative indicators to verify if the results were obtained. A draft implementation agreement between the Belgian Government and BTC.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	External Evaluation of the District Support Programme of Mibilizi (Memisa Medicus Mundi)
Client:	Cordaid
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of this mission is twofold: On one hand the evaluation of the support programme of Memisa to the district of Mibilizi and on the other hand the preparation of a 3 year programme including the support to the districts of Mibilizi and Kibogora. Description of Actual Services Provided: The team did the evaluation of the support programme of Memisa, including questions regarding the objectives, indicators, budgets, needs of the population, the strategies, the coordination, etc. Recommendations were included in the report and formed the basis of the formulation of the fulltime 3 year programme. The team held a restitution meeting with the partners and the representatives in order to share the conclusions and recommendations.
Year:	2000

Assignment:	Round Table Preparation
Client:	Danida
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Preparation of the health sector round table. Diagnosis of the health sector, consensus development and planning of health sector reforms at national level. Adapting the previous health system of the marxist-leninist period to the new political and economical context. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for assisting the Ministry of Health in reviewing all aspects of the health system (Logical Framework Approach). Assisting the Ministry of Health in selecting priority areas for reform. Developing reform proposals with the Ministry of Health. Translating reforms in strategic and operational plans. Developing a 5-year development plan. Formulation of the interventions by DANIDA.
Year:	1992 - 1993

Assignment:	Identification of new budget and feasibility NE Province
Client:	Danida
Country:	Kenya
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Expenditure Review, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Pharmaceutical Sector Review, Reproductive Health, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the mission is twofold: To identify/formulate a framework for additional support towards the health sector (2004-2006) aimed at further strengthening and supporting the MOH in the development and implementation of health related policies nationwide. To conduct a feasibility study on the re-inclusion of the HSP component related to North Eastern in Danida’s project envelope. Description of Actual Services Provided: To prepare a programme, HSPS I, that would focus on strengthening the capacity in districts and at the same time participate in the preparation of a sector-wide approach (SWAp), leading to budget financing in a possible next phase of the HSPS I. The components are: Support to the SWAp process Support to the pharmaceutical sector Support to district health management information systems (HMIS) Support to implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy
Year:	2003 - 2004

Assignment:	Development of HIV/AIDS component to Health and Education Sector Support Programme document
Client:	Danida
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objectives of the mission are to develop the HIV/AIDS components for the Health and Education Sector Programme Support Documents for implementation at provincial level with clear links to the national level. The two component descriptions shall focus at the provincial level and emphasize the potential synergy effect (strong links) between the health and education sectors in preventing and alleviating the HIV/AIDS situation. The HIV/AIDS component descriptions shall be developed within the two Sector Programme Support Document frameworks, where support to HIV/AIDS activities at central level will be mentioned. Furthermore, the components shall provide recommendations on plans of action for the first year, pace of implementation, need for technical assistance and need for evaluation of implementation. Description of Actual Services Provided: There are three outputs: A concise debriefing note (max. 10 pages) summarising findings and recommendations A Component Description on HIV/AIDS for the Health Sector Programme Support (HSPS) Document A Component Description on HIV/AIDS for the Education Sector Programme Support Document (EdSPS)
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Joint Annual Health Sector Review 2006: District Health Services Delivery
Client:	Danida
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Reproductive Health, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Appraisal of health service delivery with a special focus on: How the HRH crisis affects service delivery at district level and potential short term quick wins and possible long term remedies How the availability of drugs and medical supplies affect the quality of health care at district level The effects of HIV and AIDS on district health services including issues of sustainability Results from the recent Demographic Health Survey in terms of lessons, challenges and future direction Reproductive Health – how we can do better Review of earmarked funded activities HSPS Mainland and Zanzibar. Description of Actual Services Provided: Analysis of all background documents Discussion with stakeholders Field trips to Zanzibar, Mwanza and Kagera Participation in bilateral meetings between Danida and MoH&SW on Zanzibar and Mainland Participation in joint review meetings on Zanzibar and Mainland Main report with findings and recommendations.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Preparation Danida Health Sector Programme Support Phase III
Client:	Danida
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Health Expenditure Review, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Pharmaceutical Sector Review, Planning, Organisation and Management, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Main objectives of Phase III: Development Objective: to improve the health and well being of all Tanzanians, with a focus on those at risk, and to encourage the health system to be more responsive to the needs of the people. Specific Objectives of Danish support: Improve comprehensive planning and delivery of quality health services – including the private sector at district level- with a focus on the major diseases including HIV/AIDS, the poor and vulnerable as well as on gender aspects. Improve the capacity of the private sector to contribute to systems development and participate in policy dialogue Improve drug supply and the rational use of drugs Improve hospital management on district and regional level Improve the information systems relevant to the health sector Description of Actual Services Provided: Study of background documents relying on existing documentation and with very limited primary data gathering; meetings with key officials from government and donor partners, field trips and workshops. A detailed report with attention to cross-cutting issues and priority themes., management and organisation, financial management and procurement, monitoring, reporting, reviews and evaluation, assessment of key assumptions and risks, component implementation plan, and recommendations.
Year:	2003

Assignment:	Identification of Danish Health Sector Programme Support Phase III
Client:	Danida
Country:	Uganda
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: To carry out an analysis of the macro and sector policy framework within which HSPS III is expected to be designed and also to analyze and document experiences from the sector including Danish support. Description of Actual Services Provided: An Identification Report containing the main findings conclusions and recommendations on the following: National and sector context Status of implementation of HSSP I, preliminary assessment of HSSP II, relevance and effectiveness of HSPS II and arguments as to why a Danish HSPS phase III is considered relevant and effective in contributing to poverty reduction the rationale for the various suggested components and a description of the opportunities and risks.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Project identification and formulation at provincial level
Client:	Danida
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Project identification and formulation at provincial level. Planning of primary health care services, health districts, training of health personnel, rehabilitation of infrastructure, development of a national health information system.
Year:	1990

Assignment:	Formulation for the Health Sector Programme Support I
Client:	Danida
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation for the Health Sector Programme Support I.
Year:	1998 - 1999

Assignment:	Health System Review of the Ghanaian health system and health services
Client:	Danida - Ministry of Health
Country:	Ghana
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health system review of the Ghanaian health system and health services. Project identification at district, provincial and central level. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for the Health System Review following the Logical Framework Approach. Problem identification and problem solving of the health sector. Project identification and appraisal in the fields of district health system, essential drugs and health manpower development.
Year:	1990

Assignment:	Identification mission of the 9th EFD Health in Benin
Client:	EC - Ecorys
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Support the Delegation in the dialogue with the authorities, the beneficiaries and the principal partners in order to define the interventions that could be retained in the framework of the 9th EFD. These interventions must aim mainly the set up of and support to the priority reforms in the health sector. Provide the necessary elements for the Project Identification Form (PIF); Detailed formulation of the support that will be provided, prepare the project and write a draft financial proposal in line with the standards of the European Commission. Description of Actual Services Provided: Discussion of the evaluation documents and sector analysis, the challenges and the concepts of reform with the national authorities. Start up a dialogue with the Ministry of Health and other ministries concerned, the beneficiaries and the health partners, defining the necessary support to the priority health sector reforms. Presentation of the conclusions of the mission to the Delegation of the EC, to the technical and financial partners, the representatives of the beneficiaries, the representatives of the Ministry of Health and the National Coordinating Authority. Formulation of a project document and a short mission report. Formulation of the Project Identification Form in collaboration with the Delegation. Formulation of a draft financial proposal in agreement and collaboration with the Delegation of the EC.
Year:	2006 - 2007

Assignment:	Financing of the Health Sector
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Solomon Islands
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of ongoing EU financed health project. Study on financing of the health sector. Proposals for EU support in the context of the planned Structural Adjustment Plan. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for the evaluation of the EU financed Health Sector Program in the Solomon Islands, specifically in the areas of manpower development, health information, infrastructure, equipment and maintenance policy. Identification of future project development. Responsible for carrying out a health sector financing study of the Solomon Islands, formulating proposals for financing within the context of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
Year:	1994

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Honduras
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Guatemala
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Nicaragua
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Costa Rica
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	Panama
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal
Client:	EC - EDF
Country:	El Salvador
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Identification and Formulation, Reproductive Health
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Maternal and Child health project identification and appraisal.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Support to the Health Sector Reform
Client:	EC - German Education and Training
Country:	Yemen
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The project’s overall purpose was to support the Ministry of Public Health and Population in the design and the implementation of the health sector reform program. Description of Actual Services Provided: Reflection of the project’s achievements to date and recommendations for the formulation of the work plan for the Project Support Stage (second phase) Study of the project planning, policy environment, project management and implementation structure. Assessment of the implementation status, identification of plausible pathways of implementation, training programs and information flows. Study of efficiency and effectiveness Study of sustainability. Recommendations for implementation of the PPS and coordination with HSDS (Health Sector and Demographic Support)
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Round Table Preparation
Client:	EC/EDF
Country:	Benin
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Preparation of the health sector round table. Diagnosis of the health sector, consensus development and planning of health sector reforms at national level. Adapting the previous health system of the marxist-leninist period to the new political and economical context. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for assisting the Ministry of Health in reviewing all aspects of the health system (Logical Framework Approach). Assisting the Ministry of Health in selecting priority areas for reform. Developing reform proposals with the Ministry of Health. Translating reforms in strategic and operational plans. Developing a 5-year development plan. Formulation of the interventions by EC.
Year:	1993 - 1994

Assignment:	Health Sector Review
Client:	EC/EDF
Country:	Burundi
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health sector review at national and provincial level in Burundi. Study made within the framework of the Lomé IV agreements. Project identification, preparation and appraisal at central, provincial and district level. Elaboration of the financing proposal. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for the execution of the Health Sector Review following the Logical Framework Approach. Problem identification and problem solving. Identification of possible intervention financed through European Development Funds. Development and appraisal of proposals retained by the European Union (EU) and the Government of Burundi. Preparation of EU financing proposal and tender documents.
Year:	1992

Assignment:	Health Sector Review
Client:	EC/EDF
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health sector review and project identification at provincial and national level. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for the health sector review following the Logical Framework Approach. Problem identification and problem solving. Agreed with the Government and the European Commission on the type of intervention to be supported. Responsible for project preparation and appraisal. Drafted the European Union financial proposal.
Year:	1992 - 1993

Assignment:	Review of the Pharmaceutical Sector
Client:	EC/EDF
Country:	Madagascar
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Identification and Formulation, Medical Store Evaluation, National Medicines Policy Development, Pharmaceutical Sector Review
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Analysis of the pharmaceutical sector. Elaboration of a proposal of a new central medical store. Description of Actual Services Provided: Analysis and evaluation of the pharmaceutical sector. Project proposal of new central medical stores. Development of distribution mechanisms (up to the periphery). Cost-recovery schemes. Appraisal study of the central medical store. The central medical store (SALAMA) which is actually operational in Atananarivo is the result of the technical and organisational proposals made by HERA.
Year:	1994 - 1995

Assignment:	Feasibility Study for the interventions 9th EDF in the Health Sector
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Congo RDC
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Define a support program for the health sector (9the EDF) and finalize the definition of interventions in the framework of the 8th EDF, interventions which must reinforce the other health actions of the EC. Description of Actual Services Provided: Formulation report Project of Proposal of Finance to be signed by EC and the DR of Congo (accompanied by a technical and financial operational file Guidelines for the request of proposals for projects of the NGO’s Terms of reference for the Coordinating Cel of the Program
Year:	2004 - 2005

Assignment:	Health Sector Review in Selected States
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Nigeria
Fields of expertise:	Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health sector review. Planning of Health Sector Reforms during present economic constraints. Providing Health System Fund for project purposes. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for a detailed health sector review in three different states of Nigeria. Consensus development with the key actors (public, private and NGO) on which priorities in the health sector need early attention. Responsible for developing a methodology how different key actors can set priorities, test different solutions and agree on priority reforms. Responsible for organising national workshop on health structure reform. Responsible for the financing proposal for phase I and II of the European Union support to Nigeria.
Year:	1994 - 1996

Assignment:	Formulation mission Health Sector Policy Support Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	The Philippines
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Health Insurance, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the mission was to determine the priority HSRA (Health Sector Reform Agenda) implementation actions to be supported by the EC and the resulting institutional and implementation arrangements, to propose the related conditionalities, benchmarks and performance indicators and tot determine the consequent technical assistance and funding requirements at the various levels of intervention. The works built on the identification work undertaken so far by the EC, the recommendations from the Public Finance Mission, project preparatory studies undertaken by other donors and complementary investigation as required. Focus was on rationalising the allocation and the use of resources for health in adopting a sector-wide approach, explicitly acknowledging the EC support programme. Description of Actual Services Provided: Design of the EC support in such a way that there is no overlap with activities financed by other donors (in particular ADB, World Bank, GTZ, KfW and JICA) and with maximum of complementarity. The 3-year EC support entails 3 components: Support to DOH for : sustaining the implementation of the HSRA improving the policy dialogue between DOH and the donor community institutional strengthening of DOH and oversight agencies Support to the Philippines Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) Support to 4-5 provinces for HSRA implementation, aiming at improving the availability and accessibility for the population to good quality essential health services Results: An outline of the EC support programme and an agreed formulation report including a draft Financing Proposal with all necessary annexes.
Year:	2005

Assignment:	Formulation mission Health Sectory Policy Support Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	The Philippines
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: In November 2003, the Department of Health in the Philippines has invited the EC to become its initial partner in negotiating the crossroad towards more responsive and responsible health governance by utilising the sectoral approach (as defined in the Guidelines for European Commission Support to Sector Programmes ¬February 2003) in designing its support to the implementation of the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA). After three years of experience in implementing the HSRA, the DOH realised that to achieve consistency and coherence in the national health policies, guidelines and procedures, as well as in the budgeting and spending for health programs and projects, the strategy of implementation of the HSRA needs to be changed: Rationalising the allocation and the use of resources for health in adopting a sector-wide approach, explicitly acknowledging the EC support programme. Description of Actual Services Provided: Determine the priority HSRA implementation actions to be supported by the EC and the resulting institutional and implementation arrangements. Propose the related conditionalities, benchmarks and performance indicators. Determine the consequent technical assistance and funding requirements at the various levels of intervention.
Year:	2005

Assignment:	Formulation mission of a Humanitarian Fund
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Myanmar
Fields of expertise:	Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Preparation and formulation of the multi-stakeholder fund (20 million US$ - EC, DFID, AusAid, SIDA, DGIS, Norwegian Cooperation) intended to finance HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programmes in the context of the withdrawal of the Global Fund (GFATM) in Myanmar. Description of Actual Services Provided: Financial proposal (EC and DFID format), logical framework, budget, risk evaluation, institutional arrangements, operational procedures, financial mechanisms and flows, technical and administrative annexes.
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Gabon
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme.
Year:	1998

Assignment:	Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Guinea Conakry
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation and re-planning of the National Blood Transfusion Programme.
Year:	1997 - 1998

Assignment:	Elaboration of project proposal and financing proposal of the Project 'PASSIP'
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Guinea Conakry
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Elaboration of project proposal and financing proposal of the Project 'PASSIP' (Programme d'Appui au système de santé dans l'interieur du pays 8ième FED).
Year:	1997 - 1998

Assignment:	Study to assist Programming for 8th EDF assistance to the Health Sector
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Study to assist Programming for 8th EDF assistance to the Health Sector in Zimbabwe.
Year:	1997 - 1998

Assignment:	Formulation of the 10th EDF Health and HIV/AIDS Programme
Client:	European Commission
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The European commission has been active in the health sector in Mozambique for many years. The modality of EC support has gradually changed from project support towards sector wide support. EC support aims at strengthening health systems through systems reform and related capacity building as well as through direct financial support. In order to identify appropriate EC support under the EDF-10 to strengthen institutional capacity in the health sector, a needs assessment for capacity building and a mapping of these needs was undertaken. The objective of this consultancy was to provide advice on the outline of the next EC health and HIV/AIDS Sector Policy Support Programme in Mozambique (2009-2011), specifically in relation to the needs for capacity development for the National AIDS Council and for the Ministry of Health. Options for financial support to CNCS and sector budget support under the PROSAUDE II financing modality were explored. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The following activities were performed in order to achieve the mission objectives: The team met with key officials from MOH, CNCS, to identify perceived needs for support, to make a situation analysis of ‘systems development’ within MOH and CNCS, and to map available technical assistance and needs for institutional capacity building. A desk study of relevant documentation on the development of the health sector, including the development of SWAP was undertaken; The team assessed the extent to which EC eligibility criteria for further support were met. It was suggested to include five areas of support in the EC support plan (SPSP): Proactive participation of the delegation in the MoH led sector wide approach; Financial support through the sectoral ‘Proasaude’ on-budget common management arrangement; Development of appropriate, innovative and effective approaches of institutional capacity building, including twinning arrangements with relevant public health institutions; Technical assistance to support institutional development at all levels in the health sector. Technical support to the CNCS to support an effective national response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The team proposed to provide this support through three modalities: Financial support to Prosaude, according to national management procedures; Delegated support to CNCS, by involving a EU Member State; Specific EC procedures for providing TA.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Evaluation and Planning of the Rural Health Programme in the province of Zambezia and Feasibility study for the next phase of the EU intervention in the health sector
Client:	European Commission - Ministry of Health
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Reform, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the « Support to the province of Zambezia » Programme. Formulation of a new support programme at the provincial and central level within the framework of SWAp. Feasibility Study. Description of Actual Services Provided: Evaluation of the « Support to the province of Zambezia » Programme. Analysis of the political willingness of the partners to progress towards a sectoral approach (SWAp). Identification of the support opportunities at the central, provincial and health district level. Feasibility study within the framework of the 9th EDF.
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Scoping mission to identify and argue a change in the actual configuration of the Hospital Performances in the Province of Luxembourg
Client:	European Investment Bank
Country:	Belgium
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Public Private Partnership
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objective is to assist the Province of Luxembourg in deciding on an appropriate course of action, the objective of this particular assignment is to make the ‘case for change’. Within the scope of meeting the economic and financial objectives, the ‘case’ shall build on current international trends and experience in hospital service rationalisation and take the Province de Luxembourg’s particular circumstances into consideration. The ‘case’ may include one or two options to the Province’s current hospital configuration - broadly elaborated and based on relevant, applicable practice. To further assist in decision-making, the assignment will include a ‘road map’ setting out the steps, the work, the timescale, and the likely cost of identifying and fully appraising a preferred hospital configuration for the Province. Description of Actual Services Provided: a basic survey of the health institutions in PdL – to assemble the essential knowledge of existing institutions’ capacity, functionality, services offered, staffing, catchment area, design, state of repairs, management, and financial situation etc; a broad assessment of the demand for hospital services in the Province, based on epidemiological data or deriving from a similarly accepted methodology; an estimate of required hospital capacity in the Province. The estimate will take due note of current international trends in hospital services provision and - to the extent possible – take into consideration PdL inhabitants’ access to services outside the Province and the need to continue to procure certain specialised services elsewhere; an analysis of the ‘problem’ and a reasoned suggestion on a response. The pros and cons of the option(s) as concerns investment cost, recurrent cost, accessibility, quality of services, staff requirements, etc. should be described in approximate terms comparative to the current situation; a ‘roadmap’ of the of how to move towards identifying and selecting a preferred option. This will include a detailed description of the tasks included, their time scale, and their approximate cost (=terms of reference), and advise on other practical steps in the process.
Year:	2003

Assignment:	Identification and Formulation of a project for the renovation of the central hospital in Beira
Client:	Flemish Government - Ministry of Health
Country:	Mozambique
Fields of expertise:	Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The Ministry of Health (MISAU) had applied for Flemish Cooperation support funds for the rehabilitation of an Infectious and Contagious Disease Ward and for improving laboratory examinations in Beira. The identification and formulation mission was supposed to check the relevance, feasibility and sustainability of the proposal for the renovation of the central Hospital and the “21 de Julho” Hospital. Description of Actual Services Provided: SWOT-analysis The strengths/weaknesses and opportunities/threats were analysed for both alternative solutions: (1) to rehabilitate the building of the hospital ‘24 de julho’ and transform it in a reference unit for infectious diseases; (2) to build a new ward inside the hospital compound that would serve both as the TB and dermatology ward and an infectious disease reference clinic The conclusion was that the construction of a new ward was the best alternative. Stakeholders analysis Formulation of the alternative project: intervention logic, operational planning, budget
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Consultancy for writing FP 7 proposal on “Determinants and added values of facilitating a more patient centred approach (PACENA) in primary health services in Latin America (as an equity and accessibility promoting strategy)”
Client:	ICRH Gent
Country:	Nicaragua
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Objective of the research is to contribute to health policy in Latin America by the investigation of determinants (conditions) and added values of facilitating (implementing) a more patient centred approach in primary health care centres in Nicaragua, Bolivia and Ecuador. Description of Actual Services Provided : Describe the action research methodology for PACENA Develop work packages and time schedule. Develop the proposal (FP7-Health-2007-B) for ICRH to submit to Cordis.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Consultancy for writing FP 7 proposal on “Determinants and added values of facilitating a more patient centred approach (PACENA) in primary health services in Latin America (as an equity and accessibility promoting strategy)”
Client:	ICRH Gent
Country:	Bolivia
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Objective of the research is to contribute to health policy in Latin America by the investigation of determinants (conditions) and added values of facilitating (implementing) a more patient centred approach in primary health care centres in Nicaragua, Bolivia and Ecuador. Description of Actual Services Provided : Describe the action research methodology for PACENA Develop work packages and time schedule. Develop the proposal (FP7-Health-2007-B) for ICRH to submit to Cordis.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Consultancy for writing FP 7 proposal on “Determinants and added values of facilitating a more patient centred approach (PACENA) in primary health services in Latin America (as an equity and accessibility promoting strategy)”
Client:	ICRH Gent
Country:	Ecuador
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Objective of the research is to contribute to health policy in Latin America by the investigation of determinants (conditions) and added values of facilitating (implementing) a more patient centred approach in primary health care centres in Nicaragua, Bolivia and Ecuador. Description of Actual Services Provided : Describe the action research methodology for PACENA Develop work packages and time schedule. Develop the proposal (FP7-Health-2007-B) for ICRH to submit to Cordis.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Consultancy for writing FP 7 proposal on “Determinants and added values of facilitating a more patient centred approach (PACENA) in primary health services in Latin America (as an equity and accessibility promoting strategy)”
Client:	ICRH Gent
Country:	Belgium
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Objective of the research is to contribute to health policy in Latin America by the investigation of determinants (conditions) and added values of facilitating (implementing) a more patient centred approach in primary health care centres in Nicaragua, Bolivia and Ecuador. Description of Actual Services Provided : Describe the action research methodology for PACENA Develop work packages and time schedule. Develop the proposal (FP7-Health-2007-B) for ICRH to submit to Cordis.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Project Formulation and appraisal of an integrated approach to development in Tanzania
Client:	IFAD, MoH
Country:	Tanzania / Zanzibar
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Project Formulation and appraisal of an integrated approach to development in Tanzania. Project formulation of health aspects.
Year:	1993

Assignment:	PHC project identification and formulation at district level
Client:	IFAD, PNUD, MoH
Country:	Uganda
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: PHC project identification and formulation at district level. Health care as part of an integrated and intersectoral approach. Development of district approach/concept. Management of health services. Referral system. Decentralisation of health service management.
Year:	1991

Assignment:	Identification mission: statistics, impact monitoring assessment and project design
Client:	Lot 8
Country:	Laos
Fields of expertise:	Health Information System / Epidemiology / Operational Research, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The global objective was to analyse the statistics and service delivery monitoring capacities within the MoH, specifically through the implementation of the HMIS, and design a project proposal for capacity development to assist MOH to run a service delivery monitoring system. The more specific objective was to assess the existing institutional strengths and weaknesses of the current HMIS as well as to identify the priority needs for capacity building Description of actual services provided: The consultant assessed the existing institutional strengths and weaknesses as well as identified the priority needs for capacity building. Therefore the expert: Studied the HMIS format, templates and flows as approved by MOH in March 2004; Obtained and reviewed all relevant project documentation of donors currently involved in the implementation of the HMIS, including ADB, WB, Lux Development and WHO and held discussions with them to ensure complimentarily of EC support; Reviewed WHO updated HMIS implementation strategy with different stakeholders; Close collaboration and support of the Division of Statistics, Department of Planning and Finance. Identify their needs and propose areas where technical assistance of the EC could be constructive; Identify training needs of health staff to use HMIS data collection forms at Central, Provincial, District and Health Centre levels; Identify needs for improved utilisation of HMIS for evidence-based management at every level of the health pyramid both at facility level as well as health office level; Undertake two field visits; Assess the level of computerisation in the use of HMIS at different levels and the plans in the near future to increase computerisation and upgrade software; Liaise with the unit in the Prime Minister Office managing the national e-governance programme in order to identify the data that the HMIS can provide; Liaise with the National Statistics Centre to identify any needs in terms of increasing the information sharing between MOH and NSC.
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Formulation mission VIE/027: Supporting Health Care Policy for the poor in Cao Bang and Bac Kan
Client:	Lux Development
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The proposed global objective is to improve the health status of the population of Bac Kan and Cao Bang province. The project aims at contributing to the following Millenium Development Goals: MDG 4: reduce child and infant mortality MDG 5 : improve maternal health and MDG 6: combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases The project is to improve the quality of health care service delivery in the two provinces by building capacity and increasing access of the poor to utilisation of quality health services. Description of actual services provided: Focus on 3 components: Institutional: preparation of health care strategic plans and implementation at the province and district levels Demand: the Health Care Fund for the Poor is supported and ensured of its expansion of coverage for the poor population. Supply: Technical and managerial capacity of selected Community Health Centres is reinforced. Approach: Briefing at Lux-Development headquarters. Documentary research and analysis, updating of analysis made during identification Fieldwork throughout a series of workshop/meetings at different locations Logical framework matrix composition and institutional and organisational set-up through participatory planning workshops Confirmation of analysis and participatory planning in final workshop in Hanoi Project outline and debriefing at Lux-Development ROF Drawing up of the project document, including log frame and detailed budget Debriefing in Luxembourg and final report
Year:	2008

Assignment:	Formulation of the Support to the medical district North of Santiago
Client:	Lux-Development
Country:	Cap Vert
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The actual health situation in the different concelhos (which make up the district of Santiago Nord) is particularly preoccupying and justifies a global and integrated intervention. The mission’s objective is to proceed to the first stage of a project formulation. The mission will elaborate a first synthetic version of the “Development of the Health District Plan”. Description of Actual Services Provided: Formulation of the: Development of the Health District Plan. Proposal for intervention. First version of a project description (budget included).
Year:	2001

Assignment:	Formulation of LAO 917/918/919
Client:	Lux-Development
Country:	Laos
Fields of expertise:	Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation, Other Health Programmes, Planning, Organisation and Management
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation of 3 projects: LAO/917: Equitable Health Services in the provinces of Bolikhamxay and Khammouane LAO/918: Strengthening of the National Immunisation Programme through the supply of Vaccines and Cold Chain Systems LAO/919: Medical Equipment Management Phase II Description of Actual Services Provided: Documentary research and analysis Fieldwork throughout a series of workshop/meetings at different geographical locations Logical framework matrix composition (in participative manner) Institutional and organisational set-up (in a participative manner) Confirmation of analysis and participatory planning in a final workshop in Vientiane Drawing-up of the Project Document
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Strengthening the national Blood Cold Chain
Client:	Lux-Development
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation of a 3 year, 2.700.000 Euro support project to be executed by the National institute for Haematology and Blood Transfusion(NIHBT) in cooperation with Lux Development and embedded in a multi-donor (World Bank and WHO) funded support programme to restructure the national blood transfusion system. Description of Actual Services Provided: Documentary research and analysis Fieldwork throughout a series of site visits/workshop/meetings Elaboration of logical framework Final workshop Completing a project document and a final report
Year:	2006

Assignment:	Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Sector
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Burkina Faso
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Sector Review
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical sector and of the National Aids Programme. Description of Actual Services Provided: Evaluation of the pharmaceutical sector. Development of a directive plan for the pharmaceutical sector. Identification of support projects.
Year:	1994

Assignment:	Diagnosis of the Sector: Formulation and Feasibility study of the sectoral support programmes of EC (EDF) and Danida
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Health Sector Reform, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Identification and Formulation, Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Organisation of seminars and brainstorming sessions to support the Ministry of Health in developing strategies of sector reform and the five-year plan. Formulation of support programmes for the health sector reform (SWAp) for the EC and Danida. Description of Actual Services Provided: Mission to Zimbabwe for the review of the health sector system. Organisation of a brainstorming session to present and discuss the analysis results and to make a choice between the future options. Development of a proposal of sector support (within the framework of SWAp) for the EC and Danida. Financial proposal for the two donors.
Year:	1997 - 1998

Assignment:	Identification of ODA support to the health sector. Project identification and formulation of Aids aspects of the support plan
Client:	ODA
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification of ODA support to the health sector. Project identification and formulation of Aids aspects of the support plan.
Year:	1993

Assignment:	Formulation and pre-appraisal for the Health Sector Programme Support, Phase II
Client:	Rambol - Danida
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Hospital Services, Identification and Formulation
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Formulation and pre-appraisal for the Health Sector Programme Support, Phase II.
Year:	1999