Noncommunicable Diseasesas the Focus for a Diagonal Approach to Strengthening Health Systems

A presentation by

Albert Francis DomingoMSc Health Systems and Public Policy

17 July 2015

Resource generation

Financing

Provision

Stewardship

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HIV/AIDSTBFP/MCHNCDs

Disease management programmes

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(adapted from Pawson 2006)Realist Synthesis

Before the placement• TOR negotiation: Together with the

host organization, identify the review question, key theories for investigation, and analytic/policy focus

During the placement• Internship: ‘Immerse’ in the

sources of programme theory; build database through interactions with stakeholders

After the placement• Writing: Assess data on hand;

extract, juxtapose, adjudicate, reconcile, consolidate, and situate evidence

• Presentation of findings: Submit policy brief for the host organization