Family Planning Programming-Elements of Success (online training course)
Elements: Well-trained, supervised, motivated staff, Strong leadership and good management, Integration of services, Communication and outreach strategies, Programs guided by research, M&E, and MIS, Free or inexpensive services for poor, Supportive government policies, Logistics systems and continuous supply of contraceptives, Client-centered care, Mix of service delivery points, Big picture
Region: Global
Year: 2008
Author:Richey, C. and Salem, R. (INFO Project, for the Global Health eLearning Center)
This online training course is based on the issue of Population Reports, "Elements of Success in Family Planning Programming." It summarizes the core factors contributing to success in family planning programming, as identified by family planning professionals around the world. It highlights program experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. These guiding principles can help family planning professionals plan new programs, make improvements to existing programs, and prepare for future developments and challenges. The course is free and available to all who are interested.
Methods for costing family planning services
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Author:FHI
The manual focuses on the costs of family planning services, rather than the cost of delivering commodities (pills, IUDs, condoms, Norplant). The manual uses systems analysis to organize delivery systems into a series of simple input-processes-outputs-outcomes relationships and calculate the costs over time. The analysis demonstrates how to use costing to 1) compare costs of service delivery units, 2) change program structure or services offered, and 3) sustain and finance services offered. This tool is recommended to users with economic or financial management backgrounds.
