Global health programs on the ground often fizzle out as soon as funding ceases, leaving communities to fend for themselves.
How can health institutions ensure the sustainability of their programs and maximize impact in the communities they serve? Incorporating commercial models into their programs have yielded positive results for Concern Worldwide, according to President and CEO Michael Schreiber.
In a video interview with Devex Impact reporter Adva Saldinger, Schreiber discussed his organization’s experience in Sierra Leone, where Concern co-designed a program with local health workers to deliver better care through commercial models of service delivery.
In the above clip, Schreiber also discusses the implications of a “shift from a traditional philanthropic model to a more evidence-based approach” in international development, and how his organization is assessing new technology.
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About the author
Jacques Jimeno
Jacques is a former copy editor at Devex’s news production team. Previously, he worked with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the World Wide Fund for Nature.
