The presentation by Daniel Cotlear will summarize the main findings of a book (to be published in July) about 24 developing countries that have embarked on the long journey toward universal health coverage (UHC) following a bottom-up approach, with a special focus on the poor and vulnerable.

The main objective of the book is to analyse these countries’ experiences based on a systematic data collection effort that sought to capture in great detail how they are implementing UHC. Drawing on global experience, the book aims to provide practical insights to policy makers and others who seek to accelerate progress toward UHC worldwide.

Countries around the world are implementing UHC programs following a bottom-up approach that are new, massive, and transformational. These programs are expanding coverage in ways that are inclusive of the poor and are changing the way health systems operate, attempting to make these systems more efficient and equitable. Much of the available evidence suggests these programs may be reaching their objectives—but more operational research is needed to guide policy makers in their efforts to cover people, manage money, expand benefits, improve health care provision, and strengthen accountability. It is hoped that this book helps set the stage for a new generation of such research by identifying, at the minimum, the challenges that keep policy makers awake at night.

The seminar is co-hosted by the Global Health Policy Programme at Green Templeton College. For more information on the programme visit the Global Health Policy Programme website. The event of free of charge and open to the public.

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Brief biography

Daniel Cotlear works at the World Bank as Lead Economist and coordinator of the UNICO Program – An effort to support countries in the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) policies. He manages the UHC studies series that has published 24 country reports. A synthesis of these reports will soon be going to press: Going Universal: How 24 developing countries are implementing UHC reforms from the bottom up.