FC2 Demand Creation Research Brief
At a glance
Approach
Strategic advocacy supporting national planning, quantification and systems strengthening.
Sectors Engaged
Ministry of Health
National Technical Working Group
Procurement stakeholders
Civil society organisations
Development partners
What We Found
Advocacy can accelerate system change
Although implementation was limited, strategic engagement influenced national planning processes and strengthened policy dialogue around FC2.
National planning improved
The project contributed to demand forecasting, distribution planning and development of a costed advocacy strategy.
Stakeholder engagement strengthened coordination
Government, technical partners and civil society demonstrated increased collaboration around procurement and distribution planning..
Momentum now requires implementation
The country has developed stronger planning tools but requires investment to translate strategy into sustained access.
Summary
The DRC phase demonstrated that targeted advocacy can rapidly influence national planning and coordination. The next priority is implementation, procurement and expansion of community access.
Advocacy Priorities
Operationalise the national strategy.
Secure sustainable procurement financing
Strengthen distribution systems.
Support provider training.
Resource civil society implementation.
Establish national monitoring indicators.