Global Health Spending and Development Assistance for Health

1. Describe the four major sources of health spending, namely government spending, prepaid private
spending, out-of-pocket spending, and development assistance for health (DAH). Explain how the composition of health spending tends to be correlated with a country’s GDP.

2. Explain the role of DAH financing for global health systems and briefly introduce the most important DAH channels and sources. Differentiate horizontal from vertical financing programs, highlighting the
advantages and possible risks for each program type.

3. Conclude with a summary of your findings and present 2-4 success factors for DAH funding.

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