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A Regional Procurement Guarantee Facility for Essential Medicines in Africa

Africa’s health systems are entering a new era of uncertainty. Global geopolitical tensions, disruptions to maritime trade, increasing freight costs, inflationary pressures, export restrictions, changing manufacturing patterns and the progressive fragmentation of global supply chains are increasing the risks associated with the availability and affordability of essential health products. These…
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Best Practices and Use Cases in Health Finance and Supply Chain Data Integration for Decision Making in Selected Countries

Research Context  This research examines data integration between health financing and supply chain management systems across Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Despite substantial investments in digital health systems, persistent gaps in medicine availability, stockouts, and budget execution remain widespread in these regions.  The Challenge  Fragmented Public Financial Management Information Systems (PFMIS)…
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Supply Chain Finance for Improved Last-Mile Delivery of Health Commodities across Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs)

Research Context  This study addresses critical financing gaps in last-mile distribution of public health commodities across Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), where payment delays and limited working capital create persistent stockouts and inequitable access to essential medicines.  The Challenge  Approximately one-third of the global population lacks regular access to essential…
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