FDM conducted scoping study on Support to the Health Sector Flexible District Health Planning and Funding funded by DFID and implemented by GoN. The purpose of the scoping study was to provide inputs on whether flexible district health planning and funding in the health sector of MoHP is feasible, appropriate and effective to promote decentralized planning and execution of health programme as part of NHSPIII. To guide the overall appraisal of decentralized health planning and flexible grants, FDM’s study team primarily used qualitative approach.
Study Area: Dang, Kaski, Kavre and Rupandehi
Stakeholders consulted: MoHP, MoFALD, MoF, D/PHO, LDOs, SDOs, Statistics Officers, Health Facility In-Charge, Medical Officer, Auxiliary Nurse Mid-Wives (Anms) and CBOs
Tools: Document review, in-depth interviews, consultative meetings and budget analysis
Duration: 2015