Global HIV/AIDS Initiatives Network

Researching National and Sub-National Effects of Global HIV/AIDS Initiatives at the Country Level

Malawi

Systemwide Effects of the Global Fund in Malawi

Study Aim

The overall objective of the research is to document the effects that the processes involved in applying for and receiving a GFATM grant and implementing GFATM-supported activities have had on Malawi?s health care system.

Research objectives

1. To assess the effects of the Global Fund on the policy environment including the effects on the relative power of different policy actors and levels of alignment between the Global Fund and the national planning process.
2. To assess the effects of the Global Fund on human resources including capacity building, quality and distribution of staff, and the effects on staff levels for non-focal diseases.
3. To assess the effects of the Global Fund on the public-private mix, including identifying ways the Global Fund has contributed to changing roles of non-governmental actors, and their quality, quantity and distribution.
4. To assess the effects of the Global Fund on pharmaceuticals and commodities procurement and distribution systems, and the availability of drugs for non-focal diseases.

Country team

• Principal Investigator:
  The Alliance Group, Malawi

Research Partners

• The Alliance Group, Malawi
  
• Health Systems 20/20, Abt Associates

Research Funders

• United States Agency for International Development

Further information can be obtained from Aisling Walsh or from Neil Spicer, or from any of the individual country researchers.

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