More money for health services: What is the role of PFM in the “new normal”? 📅 (webinar, Dec. 3)

Type Web Page Author Joe Kutzin URL https://us19.campaign-archive.com/?u=746aa3339ec17924e465f6206&id=9de45605dc Date 03/12/2020 Accessed 2020-11-27 17:50:08 Website Type Webinar Abstract Historically, public financial management (PFM) has been overlooked in academic and policy discussions on the availability of domestic resources. However, there is now a growing body of evidence that shows the impact of PFM processes on the quality and volume of public spending in the health sector. In a recent Center for Global Development and World Health Organization paper, Hélène Barroy and Sanjeev Gupta argue that budgetary space for health can be created through added revenue and by improving PFM in publicly-funded health systems. This is a new approach to positioning PFM which has implications for budget dialogues and future research. This webinar focuses on the links between PFM and budgetary space for health and explores ways in which improvements in budget formulation and execution can expand resources available for the health sector. Following a conceptual presentation, there will be a discussion on how countries can accelerate implementation of PFM reforms as a way to sustain funding towards universal health coverage and to respond to increased demand due to COVID-19. Looking forward to sharing this experience with you! The Webinar Editorial Board Website Title WHO | CGD Short Title More money for health services