Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2011 2012 2013

Details for Mechanism ID: 12543
Country/Region: Côte d'Ivoire
Year: 2013
Main Partner: Palladium Group (formerly Futures Group)
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Private Contractor
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $200,000

No FY 2012 funding is requested for this mechanism, which will complete activities funded in earlier COPs.

The goal of the Health Policy Project (HPP) is to engage and strengthen the ability of individuals, universities, and in-country and/or regional institutions to build long-term capacity in the health policy arena and to address policy and advocacy needs at national and subnational levels. The HPP Côte dIvoire Programs primary objective is to support country-driven use of data for decision-making.

Based on results of an HPP costing study in 2010-11 and the results of other behavioral surveillance studies and operational research on men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSW) being conducted in Cote d'Ivoire with other partners, HPP is training local stakeholders to conduct data analysis and triangulation activities in support of evidence-based HIV prevention planning.

HPP-CI works to reduce some in-country costs related to workshops and meetings. For instance, in lieu of renting hotel space for each meeting and workshop, HPP-CI investigates strategies for cost-sharing with the government or with other partners. HPP-CI also work closely with its office in Accra, Ghana, to reduce travel-related expenses.

HPP-CI conducts rigorous monitoring and evaluation of its activities. Its primarily intervention involves capacity-building interventions with its local counterparts. Beneficiaries complete a baseline self-assessment that is used to assess changes in knowledge and skills over time.

No vehicles through COP11. No vehicle in COP12: Total vehicles planned for project life : 0

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $200,000

COP 2013 funding for this activity will help advance the integration of HIV and other health services in Cote dIvoire, with a focus on strengthening linkages between PMTCT and family planning. Specifically, requested funds will support development of a detailed, costed national plan for family planning that will strengthen the first prong of PMTCT: primary prevention among women of reproductive age.

This activity is part of a broader multi-donor initiative that includes the French Government, Gates Foundation, and Hewlett Foundation and that will fund the development of district-specific plans based on the national plan, as well as the implementation of those aspects of the plans not covered by national funding.

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $30,000
Education $5,000
Gender: Gender Equality $5,000
Human Resources for Health $20,000
Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increase gender equity in HIV prevention, care, treatment and support
Family Planning