invest4health Knowledge Needs Assessment

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SAMRC invest4health Learning and Action Network

The purpose of this survey is to obtain information that will help the SAMRC to build a community of practice for outcomes-based funding and contracting in Africa. More specifically, the responses will be used to assist the SAMRC to provide needs-based knowledge products, impact investing news and updates and networking events for its Learning and Action Network (LAN) subscribers, under its invest4health programme.

The invest4health initiative is focused on promoting innovative financing mechanisms and outcomes-based contracting approaches to address some of Africa’s most pressing health and related social development challenges. invest4health sees outcomes-based financing as a type of innovative finance, where funding is contingent upon achieving specific, predetermined health outcomes. This approach contrasts with traditional funding models that typically allocate resources based on inputs or activities.

Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and aggregated data on responses will be anonymised. Thank you for providing valuable information to help us establish a learning and action network that meets the needs of its members.

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What is outcomes-based financing and contracting?

Outcomes-based financing and contracting encourages efficiency, accountability, and a focus on results rather than just the implementation of programs. It's designed to ensure that investments in public health are directly linked to improvements in health indicators, such as reduced disease incidence, increased vaccination rates, or improved health service delivery.

Outcomes-based financing and contracting require collaboration between governments, private investors, and public health entities. This approach include models such as social impact bonds or pay-for-performance schemes, where investors provide upfront capital to fund public health initiatives and are reimbursed (potentially with a return) by the government or a donor agency if the interventions achieve the desired outcomes. This approach incentivizes innovation and effectiveness in addressing public health challenges.
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Do you consent to joining the invest4health Learning and Action Network?* This field is required.By selecting “Yes” you consent to receiving email communication from the invest4health team. This may include any updates, announcements, and relevant information related to the network. Your information will be kept private and not shared publicly without your consent.
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Please enter your first and last name* This field is required.
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Sector you work in:* This field is required.
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Organisation and job role* This field is required.
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Email address where you would prefer to receive communication from the invest4health team* This field is required.
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What is your preferred language for communication?* This field is required.
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How would you describe your current level knowledge of outcomes-based financing approaches?* This field is required.
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How would you describe your current level of experience with developing and/or participating in outcomes-based financing approaches?* This field is required.This includes experience with SIBs, DIBs, Results-based Financing, Payment for results and outcomes-based service delivery contracts.
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Why are you interested in joining this learning and action network?* This field is required.Please select all items that you are interested in
Stay informed on developments on outcomes-based financing approaches in South Africa.
Gain knowledge and develop skills around outcomes-based financing approaches.
Learn from challenges or successes of others around outcomes-based financing approaches.
Find potential investment opportunities
Engage with a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to improving public health outcomes through outcomes-based financing approaches and other innovative financing mechanisms.
Connect with outcomes funders, investors and implementing agents and other intermediaries in the outcomes-funding community.
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Which of the following learning, networking and co-creation activities would you be interested in participating in as a member of the learning and action network?* This field is required.Please select all that apply
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Collaborative writing projects (e.g. members work together on research papers, policy recommendations etc.)
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Would you be willing to share your experiences or insights around outcomes-based financing approaches with others in the network?* This field is required.
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Please suggest any topics or knowledge gaps related to outcomes-based financing that you think this network could address through its activities?* This field is required.If yes, please list these topics/ issues below:
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