Sector Wide Approaches (SWAps)
The sector-wide approach is a relatively new way of working between governments and donors. It is one which a large number of donors are starting to favour, though it also has its opponents. SWAps work differently in different countries but they are typified by the following features:
- All significant government and donor funding for the sector supports a single sector policy and expenditure programme.
- Government leads the process and its implementation.
- Common approaches are adopted across the sector by all funding parties (government and donors).
- There is progress towards relying on government procedures to disburse and account for donor funds.
- The Global Fund operating in SWAp through a common fund: issues and lessons from Mozambique
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This policy brief, published by the HLSP, presents the main lessons learned from integrating the Global Fund with broader health sector support and pooled funding arrangements. It is based on a review of literature, key informant interviews and a country visit to Mozambique.
Recommended readings
- The sector-wide approach: organising principle for bilateral development cooperation
- ( Swiss Tropical Institute , 2004)
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This policy document, from the Sector-wide Approach Support Group, outlines the key elements of the sector–wide approach to development.
The sector-wide approach has underpinned the development co-o...
- CIDA primer on program based approaches
- ( R. Lavergne; A. Alba / Canadian International Development Agency , 2003)
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This paper discusses the decision by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to adopt a programme based approach (PBA) with regards to its international development programmes.
Highlig...
- A guide to sector-wide approaches for health development: concepts issues and working arrangements
- ( A. Cassels / World Health Organization , 1997)
- This article from the World Health Organisation (WHO) discusses a new strategy for the joint involvement of governments and development agencies in the area of healthcare provision. The idea is to mov...
- Integrating vertical programmes into sector wide approaches: experiences and lessons
- ( A. Brown / HLSP Institute, UK , 2001)
- Does the transition to sector wide approaches (SWAps) in the health sector risk reducing the impact of previously successful initiatives covered by vertical health programmes? This research paper was ...
- Developing sector wide approaches in the health sector
- ( V. Walford / Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre , 1998)
- What is meant by a Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) and what are the strengths and weaknesses of such an approach when applied to the health sector in a developing country? This issues paper, which was pre...
Latest Additions
- Reviewing health service implementation
- ( J. Janovsky;D. Peters / World Health Organization , 2006)
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In recent years, a number of specific strategies for improving health services and strengthening health systems have been consistently advocated. In order to advise governments, the World Health Or...
- Challenges to maintaining the success of the Bangladesh SWAp
- ( J. Martinez / HLSP Institute, UK , 2008)
- Sector wide approaches (SWAps) have helped countries like Bangladesh to shape government health policy, strengthen its implementation and make health financing more predictable and flexible. However, ...
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