Research and Studies

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)…

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…

By Pete Baker , Katherine Klemperer , Yacine Fatime Ndao , Maraki Fikre Merid , Cheryl Cashin , Anooj Pattnaik and Ibnou Khadim Diaw Development assistance for health is declining rapidly, and public healthcare supply chains are facing urgent shortfalls in resources. Governments are moving to increase domestic financing of…

In this position paper, ARC proposes five technical initiatives that can contribute to sustainable supply chains in public health delivery. It also makes recommendations for country ownership and governance to create an enabling environment for governments to adopt them, potentially with private sector assistance. In this position paper, ARC proposes…

A new programme in Uganda is helping to make chronic medicines available more conveniently while decongesting healthcare centres. In Uganda, like in most parts of Africa, many people living with HIV and AIDS are responding well to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Their health is increasingly stable, and they are getting on…

In this position paper, ARC proposes five technical initiatives that can contribute to sustainable supply chains in public health delivery. It also makes recommendations for country ownership and governance to create an enabling environment for governments to adopt them, potentially with private sector assistance. In this position paper, ARC proposes…