Network Exchange: Recent Discussion

The most recent Network Exchange meeting focusing on the document Public Policy and Franchising Reproductive Health: Current Evidence and Future Directions. This is a joint guidance note on Private Sector provision of reproductive health and family planning services. The note is based a consultation meeting held in Geneva Switzerland, December 2006, and sponsored by the World Health Organization, USAID, and PSP-One.

The purpose of this Network Exchange discussion was to debate the future directions and action points proposed in the guidance note. The expected outcome was a critical review of future directions and next steps for both existing and new franchising initiatives.

To participate in the Network Exchange on-line discussion, follow these instructions:

• Read the guidance note
• Post questions and comments on our Network Exchange Question and Answer Board (When you click "Ask a question" you will be prompted to fill in a form with your question, question title, name, country, and email address. Be sure to select the "Network Exchange" topic and check the appropriate box to be notified when an answer is posted)
• Our panelists will respond to your questions over the next two weeks
• You can then comment on these answers, or ask follow up questions
• All content will be archived in this Question & Answer Forum

Key issues for discussion included:

• Future directions for health franchises (Section III)
• Action points on Public Policy (Section IV)
• Action points in implementing public/private partnerships to support franchising in reproductive health (Section V)
• Action points in building the evidence base on franchises (Section VI)

If you need assistance asking or answering questions, please contact Brian Pagels at info@psp-one.com.