The “Political Economy of Health Financing: How-to Guide” provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing and organizing political economy factors that can affect the trajectory of health financing reform. This guide is an important contribution to WHO’s larger work on Political Economy of Health Financing Reform, acknowledging the significance of political economy factors in shaping the course of health financing reform.
The guide offers a structured approach to addressing stakeholders’ resistance and harnessing their support by identifying and understanding their power dynamics, interests, and positioning. Additionally, it takes into account the institutions that influence the bargaining process and other contextual and economic factors. By incorporating political economy analysis, this guide aims to provide a more strategic approach to reform, enhancing the chances of effective design, adoption, and implementation towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).