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Description

The Health Economics and Financing Programme (HEFP), located within the Department of Public Health and Policy of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, produces and disseminates knowledge to improve the performance of developing country health systems. Its staff have internationally recognised expertise in health economics and policy analysis, and a strong track record of high quality, policy- relevant research in areas crucial to strengthening health systems to meet the MDGs. HEFP has long-term links with Southern research partners, built up over many years of collaborative research. Its staff are experienced in working with policy-makers at both national and international levels, and are active in international initiatives and networks such as the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, the Disease Control Priorities Project, Equinet and Roll Back Malaria.