. Why did IFC do this report, what was the goal, and where is it available?
What are the key findings?
How is IFC responding to the findings? What are the main elements of IFC’s strategy?
Why is IFC involved in health care? Isn’t that what governments do?
IFC supports a socially responsible private health care sector to help expand access to health services for people of all income levels, including the poor and underserved populations.
IFC also seeks opportunities to improve standards of quality and efficiency in health care, facilitate the international exchange of best practice, retain health professionals in developing countries, and increase collaboration between the public and private health sectors.
Most developing country governments lack the resources to provide public health care for all their people. To ease the burden on public systems, IFC works closely with governments and the World Bank to design and tailor strategies that fit the health care needs of developing countries.
IFC also believes that the private sector can make an effective contribution to growth and can contribute to employment and local tax revenues when it works with the public sector as part of a broader health strategy.
Does the report advocate privatizing health care systems in Africa? Does IFC advocate that?
Many in the public health community oppose private sector involvement in health. What is IFC's view?
What will prevent medical professionals in public sector hospitals from leaving for better-paying jobs in the private sector?
Doesn’t Africa’s private health sector mainly serve the rich?
Do private sector clinics and hospitals offer free or subsidized services for Africa’s poor?
What is IFC’s view on user fees in health care?
Is collaborating with foundations a new trend for IFC? How is the Gates Foundation involved in this report?
Who is your target audience? What kind of partners are you looking for?
What organizations do you expect will participate in the equity vehicle?
What kinds of opportunities do you see for investors?
What kind of investors do you think will be needed to grow the region’s private health sector?
Why do life sciences matter in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Is Africa’s investment climate good for business?
How did you collaborate with the World Bank and NGOs on this report?
How will you publicize the report and IFC's response? How will you ensure that the report is seen by target audiences?
Who was responsible for preparing the report? What subsectors does it cover? What countries are covered?
Who should investors and other stakeholders contact to receive more information?
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