The project’s positive impacts will depend upon the degree to which it is successful in increasing the inclusion of vulnerable groups such as ethnic minorities and internally displaced. This requires a more participatory approach in the health care system and ways to address barriers of economic and geographical character as well as language and cultural barriers. Linkages to other health care services, such as those provided by ethnic minority organizations in States, NGOs and the private sector should also be considered in efforts to improve the health situation for poor communities. The CEPF includes measures to deal with project support to individual townships as well as national level activities.
Component 1 concerns local level planning at township level and beyond, while Component 2 concerns national level activities aiming to strengthen the national health system. Both have implications for vulnerable and under-served population groups and other key stakeholders (e.g. various health care providers). The project’s Operational Manual will provide additional details on the implementation arrangements for the CEPF.