Partnerships for malaria control : engaging the formal and informal private sectors : a review

This book discusses key strategic options for private sector engagement in order to scale up malaria prevention and treatment. It aims to provide action-oriented and evidence-based guidance, applicable and/or adaptable to various countries and contexts, for options to involve the private sector and using public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the expansion of malaria control interventions. It is based on current recognized best practice in treatment and prevention of malaria, and draws lessons mainly from experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. The book also advocates implementation research and illustrates how different options lead into country specific implementation research studies. It is therefore a 'hands-on' publication for policy makers and advisers, organisations financing or implementing malaria intervention programmes, programme managers and staff of Ministries of Health. This Book Discusses Key Strategic Options For Private Sector Engagement In Order To Scale Up Malaria Prevention And Treatment. It Aims To Provide Action-oriented And Evidence-based Guidance, Applicable And/or Adaptable To Various Countries And Contexts, For Options To Involve The Private Sector And Using Public-private Partnerships (ppps) In The Expansion Of Malaria Control Interventions. It Is Based On Current Recognized Best Practice In Treatment And Prevention Of Malaria, And Draws Lessons Mainly From Experience In Sub-saharan Africa And Asia. The Book Also Advocates Implementation Research And Illustrates How Different Options Lead Into Country Specific Implementation Research Studies.--publisher's Description. Introduction -- The Players And The Playing Field -- Tools For Effective Malaria Control -- Strategic Options For Engaging The Private Sector In Malaria Control -- What Are The Priorities For Implementation Research? -- Conclusions. Commissioned By The Unicef/undp/world Bank/who Special Programme For Research And Training In Tropical Diseases (tdr), In Collaboration With The Working Group On Financing And Resources Of The Roll Back Malaria Partnership, Chaired By The World Bank. Prepared By Hlsp Institute, London, Uk. The Manuscript Was Prepared By Nicole Fraser And Nel Druce. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 66-82).