This paper, published in the Journal of Global Health, explains why the transition of financing responsibility for health programs from external donors to domestic governments is picking up momentum; highlights the main challenges that countries and donors face in achieving smooth transitions that preserve health gains; points to the key strategies and tools that should be used in assessing, preparing, designing, and monitoring financial transitions; and finish by outlining a recommended agenda for priority research in this area.
Read more on the researchers’ strategies and tools for successful health program transitions here.