1. Advocacy strategies for Subnational Quick Wins
AFP in the DRC
Advocacy strategies for Subnational Quick Wins
Workshop on Fostering Locally-Driven Advocacy for Family Planning
Dr. Arsène Binanga, Tulane International, AFP/DRC
21 January 2016

2. Advocacy strategies for Subnational Quick Wins
AFP in the DRC
Subnational expansion in the DRC
CTMPPs (Permanent Multisectoral Provincial Committees for FP) have been established in 3 provinces and counting..
National CTMP formalized: 6 March 2015
North Kivu: 12 June 2015
South Kivu: 18 June 2015
Katanga: 29 June 2015
Next steps
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3. Next steps for Subnational FP Working Group
Apply the AFP SMART facilitation
Identify and agree on at least 3 major FP problem
Set SMART objectives
Mobilize international resources
Map FP activities
Coverage
Implementing partners
Donors
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4. Example of North Kivu three major problems
Decrease in mCPR 13.2% (DHS, 2007), 11.6% (DHS, )
Faible couverture des zones de santé ayant intégré la PF (8/32 ZS) ;
Faible quantité en contraceptifs dans la Province de Nord Kivu (rupture fréquente en Contraceptifs);
Faible engagement en faveur de la PF (très peu d’intervenants en PF).
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5. Example of South Kivu three major problems
Decrease in mCPR 9,5% (DHS,2007), 7,9% (DHS, )
Faible couverture des services de Planification Familiale a l interieur les zones de sante (34/34 Zones covered but mCPR faible)
Faible budget alloué aux activités de création de la demande en Planification Familiale.
Faible disponibilité des Contraceptifs (intrants de PF).
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6. Example Problem - Objective
Faible disponibilité des Contraceptifs (intrants de PF), frequentes rupture de stock en contraceptifs.
Objective:
Amener le Ministre de la Santé provincial a créer une ligne budgétaire spécifique a l’achat des contraceptifs dans le budget déjà alloué a la Santé de la Reproduction d’ici 2016
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7. Keys to success : Partners
CTMP Provinces were selected based on strong implementing partner who could :
chair committee at regular meetings
ensure sustainability
cost share
learn the AFP SMART approach to advocacy
collaborate well with other partners
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8. Keys to success: national government
Strong support from national government
Prime Minister wrote a letter to his Ministers asking them to prioritize FP
Decree from PM formalizing national CTMP
Creation on CTMPPs goal in National Strategic Plan
Director, Deputy Director and the Chief of FP Division of national PNSR flew to the four Provinces for the launch
Close collaboration with different Ministries and office of PM (Health, Gender, Plan,
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9. Keys to success: Local government
Strong leadership from the provincial government
All Provincial PNSRs chair CTMPPs
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10. Keys to success: SMART from Day 1
Creation of CTMPPs were precipitated by a condensed AFP SMART facilitation during National FP Conference
Launch report of the CTMPP produced a list of objectives, next steps, and who would carry forward the next steps
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11. Thank you!
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