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The role of the
Observatory is two-fold:
1.
To
provide up-to-date, quality information on national health systems, their
performance and reforms to be used by policy makers
2.
To
provide a sound foundation for comparative analytical work on specific
health system issues.
The Observatory
will fulfill five closely inter-related functions, namely:
1.
a
descriptive function that provides for an easily accessible
database, that is constantly updated;
2.
an
analytical function that draws lessons from successes and
failures that can assist policy makers in the formulation of
strategies;
3.
a
prescriptive function that brings forward
recommendations for action;
4.
a
monitoring function that focuses on aspects that can be
improved; and
5.
a
capacity building and educational function that aims to develop
partnerships and share knowledge across the
region
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