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Using stakeholder analysis to support moves towards universal coverage: lessons from the SHIELD project.

Lucy Gilson1, Ermin Erasmus, Jo Borghi

  • 1School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, Health Sciences Faculty, Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925, South Africa. lucy.gilson@uct.ac.za

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Stakeholder analysis is crucial for health policy reform, especially for universal coverage (UC) initiatives. This study offers practical lessons from South Africa and Tanzania on conducting and utilizing stakeholder analysis for evidence-informed, pro-poor health policy development.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Health Systems Strengthening
  • Public Health Research

Background:

  • Stakeholder analysis is vital for health policy development, particularly for universal coverage (UC) reforms.
  • Published accounts detailing the application and lessons learned from stakeholder analysis in health financing are scarce.
  • Effective stakeholder analysis informs policy actor interests, positions, and influence on health policy issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practical guidance on conducting stakeholder analysis for UC reforms.
  • To share insights on using stakeholder analysis to support evidence-informed, pro-poor health policy development.
  • To draw lessons from experiences in South Africa and Tanzania regarding stakeholder analysis in health financing.

Main Methods:

  • The study draws on practical experiences of conducting stakeholder analysis around UC reforms in South Africa and Tanzania.
  • It combines empirical insights with relevant literature on health policy and stakeholder engagement.
  • The paper is structured into two parts: conducting stakeholder analysis and utilizing it for policy design and management.

Main Results:

  • Common stakeholder interests in UC reform exist across different national contexts.
  • Contextual differences and specific reform proposals lead to variations in stakeholder positions and power dynamics.
  • Cross-national policy learning is feasible regarding analytical approaches and process management, rather than specific reform packages.

Conclusions:

  • Stakeholder analysis is a critical tool for navigating complex health policy reforms, particularly those aiming for universal coverage.
  • While specific stakeholder interests may vary, learning from diverse experiences can inform effective policy process management.
  • The study emphasizes adapting stakeholder analysis to specific contexts for successful, evidence-informed health policy development.