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Evaluation of the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) Supply
MSF's Brussels supply chain aims to deliver critical medical supplies efficiently to complex areas. To assess its effectiveness, hera conducted an evaluation in 2021. This evaluation analyzed how well the supply chain met its goals, identified strengths and weaknesses, and provided recommendations for improvement, ultimately helping MSF optimize its life-saving operations.

Evaluating the Suitability of Results-Based Financing for UNFPA Family Planning Supplies
A team from hera undertook a mission to evaluate a Results-Based Financing (RBF) pilot program for UNFPA family planning supplies. Their tasks involved verifying reported results through case studies and assessing the program's efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment to principles, providing valuable insights for improving the initiative's impact and promoting collaboration among stakeholders.

hera supports the government of Mongolia in improving access to affordable medicines
The Mongolian Vice Minister of Health, Byambsuren Lamjav, met with a hera team in October to discuss ongoing work on improving access to affordable medicines in public hospitals in Mongolia. hera is providing technical assistance to the new government under an Asian Development Bank cooperative project.

Procurement for health in Namibia
UNICEF and USAID partnered with hera to improve healthcare procurement in Namibia. This collaboration aimed to deliver better value for money and improve health services at the community level. The project focused on identifying and addressing inefficiencies in the system. hera reviewed past analyses, facilitated dialogue between government ministries, and recommended versatile solutions.