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. 2023 Jun 20;19(1):39.
doi: 10.1186/s12992-023-00942-9.

Comparative effectiveness of financing models in development assistance for health and the role of results-based funding approaches: a scoping review

Rand Mushasha  1   2 , Charbel El Bcheraoui  3
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Comparative effectiveness of financing models in development assistance for health and the role of results-based funding approaches: a scoping review

Rand Mushasha et al. Global Health. .

Abstract

Over the past three decades, there has been an unprecedented growth in development assistance for health through different financing models, ranging from donations to results-based approaches, to improve health in low- and middle-income countries. Since then, the global burden of disease has started to shift. However, it is still not entirely clear what the comparative effect of the different financing models is. To assess the effect of these financing models on various healthcare targets, we systematically reviewed the peer-reviewed and gray literature. We identified 19 studies and found that results-based financing approaches have an overall positive impact on institutional delivery rates and numbers of healthcare facility visits, though this impact varies greatly by context.Donors might be better served by providing a results-based financing scheme combining demand and supply side health-related schemes. It is essential to include rigorous monitoring and evaluation strategies when designing financing models.

Keywords: Development assistance for health; Global health financing; Results based financing.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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