RHSC Funding GAP ToolJanuary 12, 2011

Photo: Swathi Sridharan

Why the Funding GAP Tool?

• Build on success of 2001 Donor Gap

• Provide in-country advocates with timely, relevant data

• Call among advocates for one agreed upon number

• Request for simple, user-friendly tool; minimal training

Photo: Michiel van Balen.

What is It?

Gather.Analyze. Plan.

FP Program

Gap

Contraceptive Gap

Gather data.

Photo: Michiel van Balen.

Distribution of FP methods by method and source

Commodity costs by method

Labor costs of service delivery

Overhead costs (as a percent of total costs)

Program support costs

Current and projected funding for FP by source

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Analyze results.

Photo: Michiel van Balen.

Photo by Anne Cormier/AMREF.

What is the projected funding gap for FP?

What is the projected funding gap for contraceptives?

What if source mix changes? (add specific example)

What if there’s a shift in method mix? (add specific example)

What are the expected changes in funding source for FP?(add specific example)

What is the FP funding gap?

What is the contraceptive funding gap?

Plan collectively.

Photo: Michiel van Balen.

Build consensus on assumptions and other data inputs

Use to promote dialogue on resources required

Reach agreement on results to inform policy and financial planning

Photo: Barnaby Wasson.

• Update tool based on USAID and RHSC feedback

• Pilot tool in 3 countries

• Support country team to Istanbul +10

• Develop accompanying manual

• Provide country TA in advocacy for FP and contraceptive security

Photo: Robert Crum

Next steps.