Strengthening Good Governance of Health Systems

Strengthening good governance in relation to health is of key concern to SDC to assure the careful and responsible management of the resources that help promote the health and well-being of a population [10]. SDC actively participates in the policy dialogue at all levels.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

• promotes a comprehensive approach to planning, implementing and monitoring Health Sector Reforms in partner countries
• strengthens good management in health systems
• supports the decentralisation of health systems with a focus at the district level
• continues to pilot and to capitalise experiences with new aid modalities in selected partner countries (e.g. SWAp) and fosters aid coordination amongst all stakeholders involved
• strengthens the role of the health sector in promoting multisectoral cooperation and increases coherence between health sector reform and the integrated planning framework
• strengthens civil society to become a stronger stakeholder in the health system