The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) commissioned Euro Health Group (EHG), in partnership with Khulisa, to conduct an independent evaluation of the operationalization of Gavi’s strategy through policies, programmatic guidance, and use of funding levers. The evaluation assessed the degree to which Gavi policy and programmatic instruments are effectively operationalized to enhance Gavi’s contribution to delivering national immunization programme priorities.
The evaluation focused on: 1) identifying strengths and weaknesses in the strategy operationalization model; and 2) generating organization-level learning on Gavi’s strategy operationalization model.
Approach:
The evaluation’s design was built on a detailed theory of change focused on key Gavi support areas – such as vaccines, TCA, and health systems and immunization strengthening (HSIS) support – that served as the analytical framework for understanding and evaluating the operationalization of Gavi’s 5.0 strategy.
The evaluation team conducted structured document reviews and key informant interviews (KIIs). Khulisa staff and local consultants supported the core EHG team in collecting relevant information, conducting the KIIs, and writing country case studies across four countries in Africa.
Impact:
The evaluation’s conclusions, lessons learned, and recommendations are intended to inform ongoing changes to Gavi’s overall strategy operationalization model to improve access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries.