Publications

European leaders at FfD4: Commit to fair and viable solutions to close the financing gap for health and development

In this brief, we ask EU leaders to support fair and systemic reforms in global finance at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). It highlights how unsustainable debt, tax avoidance, and declining aid undermine public investment in health and development. It argues that UN-led solutions can help countries raise and allocate public resources more fairly, enabling progress on the SDGs.

WHA78 delegates: we need to talk about tax and debt

Handout for WHA78 delegates about tackling tax abuse and illicit financial flows, and addressing unsustainable debt as a way to increase funding for public health systems.

Mozambique: a strong case for debt cancellation

Mozambique is grappling with a severe debt crisis that is hindering its development and limiting important investments in sectors like health and education – which are crucial for improving the lives of its population. This brief explores the root causes of high debt, the impact it has on people's lives, and presents debt cancellation as a compelling solution.

The cost of austerity: The toll of IMF conditionalities on access to health in Zambia

This study assesses the impact of IMF loan conditionalities on access to health in Zambia. It reveals how imposed austerity measures have exacerbated economic inequalities and worsened access to healthcare for the population, especially affecting those already in vulnerable situations. This study was developed by Wemos under the Make Way programme.

The future of health in Mozambique: Collaborative efforts for sustainable financing

This policy brief explains how collaboration among global actors and Mozambique’s government is key to mobilizing more resources for health. It offers practical recommendations, with steps to build a health system that serves all. Developed with N'weti, as part of the project ‘Equitable health financing for a strong health system in Mozambique’, funded by Sint Antonius Foundation Projects (SAS-P).

SWOT Analysis – Health financing strategy in Mozambique: Comments on the Ministry of Health’s draft proposal

Towards Mapping the Fiscal Space: Health Sector Financing Strategy in Mozambique

This policy note analysis the fiscal space in Mozambique to offer concrete measures to increase domestic resources for public health in the country, ensuring that health services become more accessible and affordable for all. It was jointly developed with N'weti, as part of the project ‘Equitable health financing for a strong health system in Mozambique’, funded by Sint Antonius Foundation Project (SAS-P).

Making the Global Financing Facility more effective and equitable in Ethiopia (policy brief)

Policy brief by CORHA and Wemos with recommendations on how to make the Global Financing Facility (GFF)'s investment in Ethiopia more effective towards a strong health system and health equity.

The Pandemic Accord Needs Clear Commitments on Adequate & Fair Financing for Prevention Preparedness and Response

Guest essay in the Geneva Health Files by Simon Reid-Henry (Public Interest and Peace Research Institute Oslo), Koen Scholten (Wemos) and Khalil Elouardighi (Equal International), raising critical questions on resources, alignment, representation, and governance for effective financing for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

Ensuring Global Health Equity in a Post-pandemic Economy: Words Count!

Comment on Labonté's article 'Ensuring Global Health Equity in a Post-pandemic Economy', about the importance of framing and hope-based communication to mobilize support for global health equity. By Mariska Meurs, Myria Koutsoumpa and Valeria Huisman.

The Africa Medical Equipment Facility in Kenya

Does this new blended finance facility contribute to equitable access to healthcare services?

History RePPPeated II – summary

Why Public-Private Partnerships are not the solution

History RePPPeated II

Why Public-Private Partnerships are not the solution

The role of global health initiatives in health systems strengthening in Rwanda

Policy brief on the alignment of the Global Fund, Gavi and Global Financing Facility with Rwanda’s health priorities.

Financial Justice for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response

The relationship between the international financial architecture and health financing models. With contributions by Wemos.

The End Austerity report

A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. With contributions by Wemos.

Advocacy on monetary policies for economic justice

A handbook for civil society Wemos developed with partners.

Improving healthcare, but for whom?

Inventory study on the International Finance Corporation’s investments in healthcare

Health security and equity: a public priority

Position paper on the IDA20 policy framework from a health perspective

The progress of the Global Financing Facility (GFF) in Uganda

Tracking the progress and implications of the Global Financing Facility (in this case results - based financing) in the healthcare sector in Uganda. By CEHURD, Uganda Debt Network and Wemos

Risky business

Position paper on the promotion of Public-Private Partnerships in healthcare

Strengthening health systems strengthening (report)

An analysis of coordination among the Global Fund, the Global Financing Facility and Gavi by Cordaid and Wemos

Strengthening health systems strengthening (policy brief)

An analysis of coordination among the Global Fund, the Global Financing Facility and Gavi by Cordaid and Wemos

Dutch Aid & Trade in health

Summary brief based on two discussion papers

The Global Financing Facility in Uganda

2020 update of an earlier factsheet with CEHURD

In the interest of health for all?

Discussion paper on the Dutch ‘Aid & Trade’ agenda as pursued in the African healthcare context

Watch the GAP!

A critical civil society perspective on the development, potential impact and implementation of the ‘Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-Being for All’

L’heure du renouvellement (factsheet in French)

A-t-elle sonné pour les fonds fiduciaires de la banque mondiale et le mécanisme de financement mondial – GFF

World Bank Trust Funds and the case of the Global Financing Facility: time for a refresh?

Is the Global Financing Facility fit-for-purpose or would it benefit from a change towards a Financial Intermediary Fund?

Governance of the GFF: A case for advocacy?

Webinar on GFF’s governance set-up and its current reform by Walter Flores (Center for the Study of Equity and Governance Health Systems, Guatemala), Pauline Irungu (PATH and GFF Investors Group) and Lisa Seidelmann (Wemos).

The Global Financing Facility

An overview of the background, purpose and governance of the Global Financing Facility.

The Global Financing Facility in Kenya

Developed with Waci Health

The Global Financing Facility in Uganda

Developed with CEHURD

The Global Financing Facility in Malawi

Developed with Malawi Health Equity Network

The Global Financing Facility in Tanzania

Developed with Health Promotion Tanzania

How healthy is a ‘healthy’ economy?

The incompatibility between current pathways towards SDG3 and SDG8. By Mariska Meurs, Lisa Seidelmann and Myria Koutsoumpa