Table 2 Number of programs that provide information on each checklist question
WHO checklist | Total | Percent (N = 20) |
|---|---|---|
Alignment with countries’ national health and development plans, needs, capacity, laws and policies | 7.86 | 39.29% |
The program serves a public health need. | 20 | 100% |
The policy objective is clear. | 20 | 100% |
The program aligns with health strategic plans and the general development agenda. | 10 | 50% |
The program is suitable for the existing infrastructure, capacity, environment and local context. | 4 | 20% |
Additional government resources (infrastructure, human resources or funding) that are required have been identified and are available. | 0 | 0% |
The program does not divert resources away from other public health priorities. | 0 | 0% |
The program has been compared to other approaches/programs/ programmes and has been found to be the most suitable. | 1 | 5% |
Strong mechanisms to ensure financial, performance, and public accountability | 10.75 | 53.75% |
Roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved are clear. | 7 | 35% |
The mechanisms for how the program will be carried out are clear. | 19 | 95% |
Those responsible for overseeing and monitoring the program have been identified. | 10 | 50% |
The process for monitoring and evaluation has been established. | 4 | 20% |
Allocation, disbursement and utilization of financial resources have been defined. | 7 | 35% |
Performance targets, outputs and results are defined. | 19 | 95% |
There is sufficient support for the program amongst political parties, unions, and civil society organizations. | 0 | 0% |
Measures to disclose information to the public, including procurement information, contractual obligations, evaluation criteria, progress reports, fund flows, commitments and timelines have been established. | 20 | 100% |
Strong risk management and mitigation strategies | 0.75 | 3.75% |
Risks have been identified. | 1 | 5% |
Mitigation strategies for each risk, have been developed. | 1 | 5% |
Due diligence on industry partner has been conducted (including financial, managerial and implementation capacity assessments). | 1 | 5% |
Potential conflicts of interest have been identified. | 0 | 0% |
Clear transitioning plans for long-term sustainability | 6 | 30% |
The program is or will be integrated into the health system. | 7 | 35% |
A clear transition plan for when the program ends has been developed. | 0 | 0% |
A strategy to ensure sustainability of health gains has been developed. | 11 | 55% |