Grant: Operating Grant

Improving priority setting would improve the sustainability of- and strengthen health care systems in low and middle income countries. However decision makers in these countries lack guidance and information relevant for making these decisions. The purpose of this study to use a framework, that was developed to evaluate priority setting in low income countries, to evaluate a case of priority setting in Uganda. Using the examples of H1N1, HIV and Perinatal conditions, we will use the framework to assess the quality of the priority setting decisions. The framework will also enable us to assess the contextual factors that may facilitate/ inhibit quality priority setting, as well as the stakeholders that influence priority setting in LICs. The comprehensiveness of the framework will enable us to collaboratively identify specific areas where meagre resources for strengthening priority setting and health care systems in low income countries can be focused.The results will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the role of Canadian policy makers and non-government organizations in global priority setting.