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Assessing health opportunities: a course on multisectoral planning
1Health Impact Programme, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, England.
World Health Forum
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Multisectoral planning for water projects significantly improves health outcomes. A training course for government officials in Ghana, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe demonstrated its effectiveness in enhancing project planning and implementation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Policy
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Multisectoral collaboration is crucial for effective water resource development.
- Water projects have substantial implications for public health.
- Integrated planning approaches are needed to maximize health benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a training course on multisectoral planning for water resource development.
- To assess the impact of the course on mid-level government officers.
- To promote effective planning and implementation of water projects for health benefits.
Main Methods:
- A two-week training course was developed and implemented.
- The course targeted mid-level officers from multiple government ministries.
- The course was piloted in Ghana, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
Main Results:
- The course successfully engaged officers from at least six government ministries.
- Participants gained skills in planning and implementing water resource development projects.
- The training fostered a multisectoral approach to water and health.
Conclusions:
- Multisectoral planning, enhanced by targeted training, offers significant health advantages.
- The tested course is a viable model for improving water project management.
- Capacity building in multisectoral planning is essential for public health in water development.
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