Publications

Mapping Project Data: An Innovative Way to Share Information (1,425 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
A brief overview of the new mapping functionality on the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT web site.

Contraceptive Security Indicators 2010 (2,552 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This data spreadsheet highlights a comprehensive set of indicators that can be used to monitor contraceptive security (CS) for programmatic and advocacy purposes. The CS Indicators were developed to reflect key aspects of contraceptive security to help in-country stakeholders monitor and evaluate their country’s CS status. This dataset presents CS indicators for 35 countries and builds upon the Strategic Pathway to Reproductive Health Commodity Security (SPARHCS) framework. The data was collected in 2010 through the second annual round of CS Indicator data collection. Indicator questions cover the following topics:finance and procurement, commodities, policies, coordination and leadership,and supply chain.

Contraceptive Security Indicators 2009 (2,350 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This activity highlights a comprehensive set of indicators that can be used to monitor contraceptive security (CS) for programmatic and advocacy purposes. The CS Indicators were developed to reflect key aspects of contraceptive security to help in-country stakeholders monitor and evaluate their country’s CS status. This data set presents CS indicators for 36 countries and builds upon the Strategic Pathway to Reproductive Health Commodity Security (SPARHCS) framework.

Measuring Contraceptive Security Indicators in 36 Countries (439 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
In 2009, the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT developed a set of standard contraceptive security indicators and surveyed 36 countries on these indicators. This paper presents summary findings and advocates for the continued use of contraceptive security indicators to help in-country stakeholders monitor and foster progress toward contraceptive security.

Uganda’s Sembabule District: Contraceptive Logistics System Assessment and Action Plan: Covering the Last Mile to Ensure Contraceptive Availability (1,001 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This report presents the findings of the assessment as well as the short and long-term action plan to improve the contraceptive logistics systems and cover the last mile to ensure product availability in Sembabule district.

Uganda’s Nakasongola District: Contraceptive Logistics System Assessment and Action Plan: Covering the Last Mile to Ensure Contraceptive Availability (638 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This report presents the findings of the assessment as well as the short and long-term action plan to improve the contraceptive logistics systems and cover the last mile to ensure product availability in Nakasongola district.

Uganda’s Mayuge District: Contraceptive Logistics System Assessment and Action Plan: Covering the Last Mile to Ensure Contraceptive Availability (648 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This report presents the findings of the assessment as well as the short- and medium-term action plan to improve the contraceptive logistics systems and cover the last mile to ensure product availability in Mayuge district.

Uganda’s Manafwa District: Contraceptive Logistics System Assessment and Action Plan: Covering the Last Mile to Ensure Availability (841 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This report presents the findings of the assessment as well as the short- and long-term action plan to improve the contraceptive logistics systems and cover the last mile to ensure product availability in the district of Manafwa.

Uganda’s Hoima District: Contraceptive Logistics System Assessment and Action Plan: Covering the Last Mile to Ensure Contraceptive Availability (575 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
In September 2008, the USAID | DELIVER project carried out an assessment on availability of contraceptives, identifying strengths and weaknesses at selected health centers in six districts in Uganda. This was followed by an LSAT assessment workshop attended by the district people who were interviewed during the data collection excise and led to development of action plans for improving reproductive health supply logistics in the district.

Uganda's Apac District: Contraceptive Logistics System Assessment Action and Plan (339 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This report presents the findings of an assessment of Apac district’s contraceptive supply chain and a short and long-term action plan to improve the contraceptive logistics system to ensure product availability in Apac district.

Bangladesh Web-Based Logistics Management Information System (570 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
Brochure detailing the Bangladesh web-based LMIS

Bangladesh Upazila Inventory Management System Brochure (411 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
Brochure detailing the Upazila Inventory Management System

Bangladesh: Frequently Asked Questions Web-Based Logistics Management Information System (1,964 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
User FAQ's for Bangladesh Web-based LMIS system.

Task Order 1 Uganda Final Report (452 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
Report addressing key project objectives and activities in Uganda.

Bangladesh: Technical Manual for the Web-based Logistics Management Information System (1,117 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This technical manual seeks to help different expert users (technical users) and administrative users learn basic technical issues regarding this developed application, including operational environment, database structure, detail functionalities of the modules, tasks, and features of the system, coding style, installation procedure, technology, etc. This manual serves as a guide for expert and administrative users configuring or installing this system.

Bangladesh: Web Based Logistics Management Information System User Guide (8,767 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This user manual seeks to help different types of users learn the different features, modules, and tasks of Bangladesh web based system.

Bangladesh: Upazila Inventory Management System User Guide (5,879 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
The Bangladesh Upazila Inventory Management System (UIMS) has been developed to help the Upazila Family Planning Office, and especially the Store Keeper, by greatly reducing the latter’s workload. This computerized system will maintain records for receipt and issue of commodities as well as product stock, whose saved records include batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates.

Uganda MOH and USAID | DELIVER PROJECT Encourage Supportive Supervision (168 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
Success story detailing the project's efforts to strengthen supportive supervision in Uganda.

Uganda National Tuberculosis Logistics System Assessment Tool (LSAT) (900 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
In May and June 2009, the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP), within the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH), and with technical assistance from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, Task Order 1, conducted an assessment of the performance of the logistics management and supply chain systems for tuberculosis commodities in Uganda.

Análisis del Mercado de Anticonceptivos en Nicaragua (4,920 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
El análisis de segmentación de mercado constituye una de las herramientas principales para conocer el mercado de anticonceptivos, visualizar dónde se están focalizando los recursos e identificar problemas de acceso y equidad entre quintiles socio-económicos. Este análisis muestra que los esfuerzos por expandir el acceso y el uso de planificación familiar en Nicaragua han sido exitosos, pero que aún existen discrepancias en la tasa global de fecundidad (TGF) y en la tasa de prevalencia anticonceptiva (TPA) entre los grupos socio-económicos y entre los grupos geográficos en Nicaragua.

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT Procures a Wide Range of Health Commodities (216 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Serving task orders for public health (including contraceptives and condoms), avian and pandemic influenza, and malaria, the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT has greatly expanded its capacity, depth, and breadth in procurement.

Contraceptive Security Index 2009- 11x17 Poster (1,936 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
The Contraceptive Security Index 2009 is a powerful tool for raising awareness about contraceptive security (CS) and the interrelationships between program components, different sectors, and program outcomes. At the national and international levels, the index can be used to set priorities; and to plan and advocate to support policies and other interventions that promote progress toward CS. At the country level, it can help identify areas of relative strength and weakness to help stakeholders target their resources more effectively and appropriately. This version is a 11 x 17 poster of the wall chart.

Malawi: Laboratory Services and Supply Chain Assessment (684 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
In January and February 2009, the Ministry of Health (MOH), with technical assistance from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, Task Order 1, conducted an assessment of laboratory services and the management of the supply chain for laboratory commodities and equipment in government and Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) health facilities in Malawi.

Turning the Digital Corner: Essential Questions for Planning for a Computerized Logistics Management Information Systems (2,230 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date Completed June 11, 2009
This guide provides countries and programs that are interested in computerizing their logistics management information system (LMIS) with a process and structure for developing their vision for a computerized LMIS (C-LMIS), and for determining what resources are needed to implement that vision.

Progress to Date on Contraceptive Security in Latin America (579 KB)
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Author(s): Anabella Sanchez, Nora Quesada
Date Presented: May 20, 2009
Location: Arlington, VA
Presentation on the current state of contraceptive security in Latin America including achievements, challenges, and planned activities.

Bangladesh Final Report: Rapid Assessment 2008 for the Department of Livestock Logistics Management System (8,306 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
In the Spring and Summer of 2008, the local USAID | DELIVER PROJECT office’s Avian Influenza Team carried out an assessment of the Logistics Management System (LMS) for the Department of Livestock Services (DLS). This report continues an earlier assessment of the Emergency Avian Influenza Logistics Management System (EAILMS) of the Department of Livestock Services, Government of Bangladesh, which the USAID│DELIVER PROJECT conducted for USAID/Washington in August 2007.

Paraguay: Evaluación Cuantitativa de Indicadores Logísticos, Septiembre 2008 (Logistics Brief) (490 KB)
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Author(s): Bernardo Uribe, Anabella Sanchez
Date of Publication 2008
En diciembre del 2005 el proyecto DELIVER lideró la primera evaluación cuantitativa de indicadores logísticos del programa de Planificación Familiar, identificando la necesidad de fortalecer el sistema de información, almacenamiento, distribución, adquisición y estimación de necesidades. A partir de ese estudio, se delineó un plan de trabajo, el cual se llevó a cabo hasta septiembre del 2006. (This publication is only available in Spanish.)

Zambia: PMTCT-Only Drug Logistics System Assessment Results and Recommendations (1,573 KB)
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Author(s): Erin Hasselberg, Peter Lisulo
Date of Publication 2008
In October and November 2008, the Ministry of Health (MOH), with technical assistance from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, Task Order 1, and support from other partners conducted an assessment of the performance of the PMTCT-only drug logistics system in Zambia. The survey’s overall objective was to assess how well the PMTCT-only logistics system was managing select ARV commodities at public health facilities and also how well the On-the-Job training was rolled out from the districts to the facilities.

Paraguay: Evaluación Cuantitativa de Indicadores Logísticos, Septiembre 2008 (634 KB)
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Author(s): Bernardo Uribe, Anabella Sanchez
Date of Publication 2008
En diciembre del 2005 el proyecto DELIVER lideró la primera evaluación cuantitativa de indicadores logísticos del programa de Planificación Familiar, identificando la necesidad de fortalecer el sistema de información, almacenamiento, distribución, adquisición y estimación de necesidades. A partir de ese estudio, se delineó un plan de trabajo, el cual se llevó a cabo hasta septiembre del 2006. (This publication is only available in Spanish.)

Logistics System Assessment Tool (LSAT) (1,444 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Newly revised, this qualitative data collection instrument provides a comprehensive system-level assessment of logistics system performance for any program that manages a health commodity.

Paraguay: Plan de Información, Educación y Comunicación en Planificación Familiar Ministerio de Salud Publica y Bienestar Social (6,883 KB)
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Author(s): Margarita Diaz Otoya
Date of Publication 2007
Este reporte documenta el Plan de Información, Educación y Comunicación (IEC), e incluye guías y protocolos para la utilización práctica de los materiales y formularios por parte de los responsables de Planificación Familiar, en los Servicios de Salud del país. (This publication is only available in Spanish.)

Zambia: Family Planning Quantitative and Qualitative Logistics System Assessment, March 2008: LIAT and LSAT Results (2,800 KB)
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Author(s): Disha Ali, Mika Bwembya, Ethan Collins, David Papworth, Erika Ronnow
Date of Publication 2008
In 2008 a Logistics System Assessment and Stock Status Survey was conducted to provide the MOH, USAID/Zambia, and other stakeholders with information on the availability of family planning commodities and logistics information at the district and health facility levels. This comprehensive assessment of the logistics system consisted of both quantitative and qualitative data collection using two separate data collection tools: the Logistics Indicators Assessment Tool (LIAT) and the Logistics System Assessment Tool (LSAT).

Measuring Family Planning Logistics System Performance in Developing Countries: Working Paper (2,518 KB)
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Author(s): Ali Mehryar Karim, Briton Bieze, Jaya Chimnani
Date of Publication 2008
This study describes the LSAT and assesses its reliability and validity.

Measuring Family Planning Logistics System Performance in Developing Countries (414 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
This logistics brief provides insight into whether the LSAT is an effective measure of logistics system performance by developing an index from the items the tool measures and then testing the reliability and validity of the index.

IQC Semi-Annual Report: October 2007 to March 2008 (2,618 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
IQC Semi-Annual Report for October 2007 to March 2008.

PipeLine 4.0: Installation Guidelines (293 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
Instructions for installing PipeLine 4.0.

Task Order 1—Public Health: Semi-Annual Report, May 2008 (2,076 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
The TO1 Semi-annual Report documents the activities and accomplishments of Task Order 1 from October 1, 2007–March 31, 2008. Key sections include improving and strengthening in-country supply systems, advocacy and collaboration with partners, USAID's provision of commodities for programs, and progress on implementing our new business model.

Task Order Malaria: FY 2008 Semi-Annual Report, October 2007-March 2008 (1,284 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
This report documents the activities of Task Order 3 (Malaria) during the first six months of the 2008 fiscal year, covering the period October 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008. Key sections include major activities under each objective, accomplishments, implementation issues and proposed solutions and planned performance objectives for the next six months.

Computerizing Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) for Managing HIV & AIDS Commodities (271 KB)
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Author(s): Wendy Nicodemus, Yasmin Chandani, Anubha Bawa, Mimi Whitehouse, Sarah Andersson
Date Presented: August 01, 2008
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Poster presentation for XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City August 3-8, 2008.

Preliminary Assessment of HIV/AIDS Commodity Needs And Logistics Capacity in Tanzania: Ministry of Health Final Report (2,489 KB)
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Author(s): Claudia Allers, Peter Riwa
Date of Publication 2001
In response to growing recognition of the magnitude and devastating effect of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Tanzania and the increasing commitment from government and international donor organizations to support HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care, USAID/Tanzania asked the John Snow, Inc/DELIVER Project to collaborate with the Ministry of Health in conducting an initial assessment of 1) the key commodities and supplies needed to support HIV/AIDS prevention and care activities in Tanzania, and 2) the capacity of the existing logistics systems to monitor and distribute these commodities.

The Health Logistics Press (Zambia), April-June 2008 (7,271 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
The second issue of The Health Logistics Press, a Ministry of Health (MOH) newsletter developed by the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT office in Zambia.

Overview of Contraceptive and Condom Shipments: FY 2007 (1,601 KB)
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Author(s): USAID
Date of Publication 2008
The Overview of Contraceptive and Condom Shipments is an annual publication summarizing contraceptive and condom shipments sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by value and unit.

Malawi: HIV Test Kit Supply Chain Assessment and Quantification (4,942 KB)
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Author(s): Claudia Allers, Amanda Mwirotsi
Date of Publication 2008
This report documents the findings and recommendations from the supply chain assessment, as well as the methodology and results of the quantification with the total quantities and costs of the HIV test kits required and the funding requirements per year based on known funding commitments and funding gaps identified at the time of the quantification.

Recommended Supply Chain Indicators for PEPFAR Next Generation Program Indicators (278 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
This Draft for Public Comment discusses the supply chain indicators being proposed by the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT as recommended program indicators for PEPFAR Next Generation.

What is the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT? (232 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2007
Fact sheet describing the project.

Assessment and Monitoring: ARV Drug Supply Chains (1,732 KB)
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Author(s): Peter Graaff, Richard Owens, Gary Bettger, Claudia Allers, Yasmin Chandani, Helena Walkowiak, Henk den Besten
Date Presented: August 17, 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
From the Skills Building Workshop at the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006) in Toronto, Canada, this presentation discusses the need for supply chain assessment and monitoring.

Seamless Supply Chains for HIV/AIDS Commodities: Lessons & Challenges in Implementation (2,431 KB)
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Author(s): Claudia Allers
Date Presented: August 16, 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
From the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006) in Toronto, Canada, this presentation gives an overview of the supply chain, discusses challenges in the procurement of ARV drugs and HIV tests, provides lessons learned and approaches implemented, and lists resources and tools for managing HIV/AIDS supply chains.

ICASA Poster Sessions, Dec 2005 – Poster 6: Challenges In Quantification of Pediatric ARVs (4,011 KB)
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Author(s): Claudia Allers
Date Presented: December 07, 2005
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
“Challenges In Quantification of Pediatric ARVs"—DELIVER presentation from the 14th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA)

Evidence-Based Family Planning Program Management: Contraceptive Security and Equity of Family Planning Use (367 KB)
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Author(s): Dana Aronovich, Ali Karim, David O'Brien
Date Presented: December 12, 2005
Location: Philadelphia, PA
DELIVER presentation from Improving and Monitoring Reproductive Health Commodity Security, a round table discussion at the American Public Health Association's 133rd Annual Meeting.

Influence of Family Planning Logistics Systems on Contraceptive Use (369 KB)
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Author(s): Ali Mehryar Karim
Date Presented: March 31, 2005
Location: Population Association of America Annual Meeting
Using data from 17 countries, this presentation examines the impact of logistics systems on contraceptive use.

Contraceptive Security Index 2003: A Tool for Priority Setting and Planning (4,319 KB)
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Author(s): Dana Aronovich
Date Presented: November 09, 2004
Location: APHA Conference 2004
Provides an overview of the Contraceptive Security Index. Includes description of methodolgy and uses.

Global Contraceptive Security: The Role of Supply Chain Management in Reaching the Client (3,665 KB)
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Author(s): Richard C. Owens, Jr.
Date Presented: July 19, 2000
Location: National Press Club
Panel presentation on supply chain management given as part of the Critical Issues Series.

Highlights of the Uganda Health Facilities Survey 2002, Uganda Ministry of Health (827 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER, AIM, Measure DHS, USAID, CDC
Date Presented: July 01, 2003
Location: Various
This presentation describes the objectives, methodology, and results of the 2002 Uganda Health Facilities Survey.

Evidence-Based Approach to Improved Product Availability in Nigeria (3,085 KB)
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Author(s): Lea Teclemariam
Date Presented: May 28, 2003
Location: Global Health Council Conference
Presented at the annual meeting of the Global Health Council, this presentation details a DELIVER assessment of Nigeria's public sector supply chain for contraceptives, select STI drugs, and TB drugs. The assessment also examined the availability of key products in privately owned pharmacies.

An Analysis of Reproductive Health Commodity Security (786 KB)
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Author(s): Rebecca Copeland, Erika Ronnow, Lea Teclemariam, Timothy Williams
Date Presented: November 12, 2002
Location: APHA Conference
Presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, this presentation defines reproductive health commodity security, describes tools for the monitoring and evaluation of logistics systems, and summarizes the results of monitoring and evaluation assessments conducted in 15 countries.

Mali: Logistics System Assessment and Survey of Product Availability (8,880 KB)
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Author(s): Dana Aronovich
Date Presented: July 17, 2001
Location: Various Locations
This presentation describes the objectives and methodology for a comprehensive assessment of the logistics system for health commodities, particularly contraceptives and STI drugs.

DELIVER: Final Project Report (11,943 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2007
USAID funded the DELIVER project from 2000 through 2006. Implemented by John Snow Inc., the overarching aim of the project was to improve commodity security for health products in the public sector in developing countries.

Influence of Family Planning Logistics Systems on Contraceptive Use (A Working Paper) (230 KB)
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Author(s): Ali Mehryar Karim
Date of Publication 2005
This study examines the influence of family planning logistics system performance on contraceptive use. The performance of logistics systems in 17 countries was assessed in 1995 and 1999 using an index constructed from 17 items.

West Africa Reproductive Health Commodity Security: Ghana RHCS Country Assessment (262 KB)
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Author(s): Johnnie Amenyah, Raja Rao, Erin Shea, Mohammed Oubnichou, Alex Nazzar, Gifty Addico
Date of Publication 2005
An analysis of reproductive health commodity security in Ghana.

West Africa Reproductive Health Commodity Security: Country Assessment Report: Burkina Faso (1,119 KB)
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Author(s): Meba Kagone, Eric Takang, Antoine Ndiaye, Olga Sankara, Ernest Ouédraogo
Date of Publication 2005
An analysis of reproductive health commodity security in Burkina Faso.

Contraceptive Forecasting Accuracy: Trends and Determinants (934 KB)
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Author(s): Ali Mehryar Karim, Karen Ampeh, Lois Todhunter
Date of Publication 2004
This study examines the accuracy of the contraceptive forecasts contained in the Contraceptive Procurement Table (CPT) database, which is maintained by JSI/DELIVER to evaluate the quality of the forecasting process, to assess the utility of the forecasts in procurement planning, and to monitor and evaluate project progress.

Regional Contraceptive Security Report: Latin America and the Caribbean (1,600 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and POLICY II
Date of Publication 2004
This report presents findings and recommendations resulting from contraceptive security assessments conducted from September 2003–May 2004 in Bolivia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru and from secondary data analyses conducted for El Salvador and Guatemala.

Contraceptive Security in Peru: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses (531 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and POLICY II
Date of Publication 2003
In September 2003, DELIVER and Policy II conducted a contraceptive security assessment in Peru. This summary report presents findings, recommended strategies, and next steps for improving contraceptive security in Peru.

Contraceptive Security in Paraguay: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses (740 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and POLICY II
Date of Publication 2004
In March 2004, DELIVER and Policy II conducted a contraceptive security assessment in Paraguay. This summary report presents findings, recommended strategies, and next steps for improving contraceptive security in Paraguay.

Contraceptive Security in Nicaragua: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses (585 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and POLICY II
Date of Publication 2004
In February 2004, DELIVER and Policy II conducted a contraceptive security assessment in Nicaragua. This summary report presents findings, recommended strategies, and next steps for improving contraceptive security in Nicaragua.

Contraceptive Security in Honduras: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses (535 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and POLICY II
Date of Publication 2004
In April 2004, DELIVER and Policy II conducted a contraceptive security assessment in Honduras. This summary report presents findings, recommended strategies, and next steps for improving contraceptive security in Honduras.

Contraceptive Security in Bolivia: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses (772 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and POLICY II
Date of Publication 2003
In December 2003, DELIVER and Policy II conducted a contraceptive security assessment in Bolivia. This summary report presents findings, recommended strategies, and next steps for improving contraceptive security in Bolivia.

PipeLine 4.0 Brochure (1,335 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
This brochure describes the uses of PipeLine and its system requirements. The Pipeline Monitoring and Procurement Planning System (PipeLine) is a software tool designed to help program managers regularly monitor the status of their product pipelines and product procurement plans.

PipeLine 4.0 User's Manual (6,987 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2007
This user's guide explains how to install and use the Pipeline Monitoring and Procurement Planning System (PipeLine), a software tool designed to help program managers regularly monitor the status of their product pipelines and product procurement plans.

PipeLine 3.0 User's Guides in Arabic, French, and Spanish are available upon request; however, they are intended to be used with PipeLine 3.0 only. They do not describe the new functionality in PipeLine 4. Please email deliver_pubs@jsi.com for copies of the Arabic, French, or Spanish user guides.

Supply Chain Manager User's Manual (2,792 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This guide explains how to install and use Supply Chain Manager, Version 3, a software tool written in Microsoft Access 2000®. Version 3 of Supply Chain Manager is designed to support the features of today’s integrated distribution systems.

Influence of Logistics on Contraceptive Use (321 KB)
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Author(s): Ali Karim
Date of Publication 2005
Explains the importance of logistics to family planning programs. Refers to a study that shows contraceptive use would drop by nearly one-fifth in developing countries with less efficient supply chain management.

Evaluating Products and Services at the Same Time (1,218 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
Describes how DELIVER and the AIDS/HIV Integrated Model District Programme (AIM) conducted an innovative joint evaluation of the national supply chain for health commodities and the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/AIDS in much of the country.

Assessing a New Logistics System: Lessons from Rwanda (587 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
Describes a DELIVER evaluation of the new contraceptive logistics system is Rwanda and provides recommendations for improvement.

Assessments Lay the Groundwork for Improved Logistics Systems in Nigeria (179 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2003
Describes a recent monitoring and evaluation exercise in Nigeria that helped the Ministry of Health determine requirements for updating the country's contraceptive logistics system.

Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators for Assessing Logistics Systems Performance (1,631 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
Quality monitoring is an integral part of any health logistics system, as it can describe the performance of the logistics system, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and allow for accountability and advocacy. This document describes several indicators that are useful tools in monitoring and evaluating a logistics system for reproductive health commodities. These indicators can be used to measure the availability of commodities in a health facility, the performance of the logistics system, and, ultimately, commodity security.

Assessment Tool for Laboratory Services (ATLAS) (2,546 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This document is a data gathering tool developed by the DELIVER project to assess laboratory services and logistics. The ATLAS is a diagnostic and monitoring tool that can be used as a baseline survey to complete an annual assessment or as an integral part of the work planning process. The ATLAS is primarily a quantitative tool with a small sample qualitative facility survey of available commodities and equipment. The information collected using the ATLAS is analyzed to identify issues and opportunities, and to outline further assessment and/or appropriate interventions.

Contraceptive Security Index Technical Manual (390 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
The Contraceptive Security Index Technical Manual describes, in detail, the indicators selected and the methodology used to calculate the index, including indicator calculations, scales, conversions, and weighting.

Logistics Handbook: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Managers in Family Planning and Health Programs (2,988 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
The Logistics Handbook explains the major aspects of logistics management with an emphasis on contraceptive supplies. It is intended to help managers who work with supplies every day, as well as managers who assess and design logistics systems for entire programs.

Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) Assessment Guidelines (376 KB)
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Author(s): Family Planning Logistics Management (FPLM)
Date of Publication 2000
These guidelines are a general reference for field advisors conducting LMIS assessments.

Description of Indicators (891 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2002
Describes the logistics indicators that can be measured using data collected from the Logistics Indicators Assessment Tool (LIAT).

Logistics Indicators Assessment Tool (LIAT) (667 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
A quantitative data collection instrument, developed by DELIVER, that assesses health commodity logistics system performance and commodity availability at health facilities. The User's Guide is included and provides detailed instructions on how to use the tool.

Guidelines for Implementing Computerized Logistics Management Information Systems (CLMIS), Second Edition (4,169 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
This guide defines the computerized LMIS, recommends the components of a successful computerized LMIS, and explains development, implementation, and operations of such a system. It also provides lessons learned and sample reports and graphs.

Contraceptive Security Index 2006: A Tool for Priority Setting and Planning (3,910 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and Task Order 1 of the USAID | Health Policy Initiative
Date of Publication 2006
The Contraceptive Security Index 2006 is a powerful tool for raising awareness about contraceptive security (CS) and the interrelationships between program components, different sectors, and program outcomes. At the national and international levels, the index can be used to set priorities; and to plan and advocate to support policies and other interventions that promote progress toward CS. At the country level, it can help identify areas of relative strength and weakness to help stakeholders target their resources more effectively and appropriately.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Use of Information to Assess and Improve Logistics System Performance (248 KB)
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Author(s): Erika Ronnow
Date of Publication 2005
This flyer and application describes a workshop to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2005.

Contraceptive Security Index 2003 (454 KB)
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Author(s): Dana Aronovich
Date of Publication 2004
The Contraceptive Security Index is a tool for measuring and monitoring a country's level of contraceptive security. It consists of 17 indicators—such as poverty level, method mix, and forecasting ability—that cover the primary components of contraceptive security (supply chain, finance, health and social environment, access, and utilization). The indicators can be used separately to monitor progress in each component. They are also aggregated to establish a composite index to compare countries at a point in time or to monitor progress over time within a country. DELIVER has published a wall chart and a booklet of the Index, which rates 57 countries.

Ghana: Quantitative and Qualitative Logistics System Assessment (LIAT and LSAT) Report 2006 (2,141 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER Project
Date of Publication 2007
In 2006, a Logistics System Assessment and Stock Status Survey was conducted to provide information to the MOH, USAID/Ghana, and other stakeholders in Ghana on the availability of health commodities and logistics information at the central, regional, district, and health facility levels.

Kenya: Stock Status and Logistics System Assessment 2006 (6,247 KB)
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Author(s): Elizabeth Bunde, Erika Ronnow, Gerald Kimondo
Date of Publication 2007
In 2006, the Logistics Indicator Assessment Tool (LIAT) was used to take stock of the performance of the logistic systems and to provide stock status information for key public health commodities. Results of the assessment revealed that nearly all systems were implemented as designed, but strengths and weaknesses continue to exist. The widespread availability of key commodities for each program was found throughout the logistic systems. In addition, both commodity availability and logistics management practices in the ARV program are performing well.

Russia: Integrating Family Planning into the Health System (2,211 KB)
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Author(s): Cappa, Laurie, Natalia Vartapetova, Tatyana Makarova, and Polina Flahive
Date of Publication 2007
This case study looks specifically at the integration (horizontalization) of the family planning component into the other WIN/MCHI components. As a result, access to client-centered counseling has increased, unplanned pregnancies have decreased, and the abortion rate has declined.

Mali: Final Country Report (2,629 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER project
Date of Publication 2007
Over the last four years, the DELIVER Project in Mali assisted the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its stakeholders to carry out appropriate activities to improve the program. The project's major accomplishments in Mali are highlighted in this report.

Evaluación Cuantitativa de Indicadores Logísticos Honduras, 2006 (1,051 KB)
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Author(s): Jaya Chimnani, Kim Peacock, José Ochoa, Jane Feinberg, Sandra Sánchez
Date of Publication 2006
La Secretaría de Salud de Honduras está tomando las medidas necesarias para mejorar el sistema logístico de insumos anticonceptivos con la meta de asegurar la disponibilidad de anticonceptivos en el país. Como paso inicial, se realizó una evaluación de los indicadores logísticos en abril, 2006, para identificar las fortalezas y las debilidades del sistema. (This publication is only available in Spanish.)

Evaluation des Indicateurs et du Système de Gestion Logistique des Contraceptifs et des Médicaments de Traitements des IST du Mali (1,702 KB)
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Author(s): Youssouf Ouedraogo, Briton Bieze, Ibnou Diallo, Dana Aronovitch
Date of Publication 2006
En 2001 Le Ministère de la Santé du Mali a conduit une enquête sur la performance du système logistique des produits contraceptifs et des médicaments de lutte contre les infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST) avec l’assistance technique de DELIVER. Ce rapport d’évaluation de 2005 identifie les domaines d’améliorations réalisées depuis lors et propose des recommandations correctives et des activités pour l’amélioration du système logistique. (This publication is only available in French.)

Burkina Faso: Evaluation of the Logistics System for Antiretroviral Drugs (1,997 KB)
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Author(s): Gregory Roche, Abdourahmane Diallo, Paul Dowling, and Suzanne Church
Date of Publication 2006
A team of DELIVER and USAID staff, working in collaboration with local ministry officials in Burkina Faso, implemented DELIVER's Tool to Assess Site Readiness for Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). This assessment is intended to assist the Ministry of Health in identifying the logistical and clinical issues that need to be addressed to support the initiation and expansion of HIV continuum care of services for HIV/AIDS in the country.

Tanzania: Integrated Logistics System Pilot-Test Evaluation: Using the Logistics Indicator Assessment Tool (698 KB)
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Author(s): Johnnie Amenyah, Barry Chovitz, Erin Hasselberg, Ali Karim, Daniel Mmari, Ssanyu Nyinondi, and Timothy Rosche
Date of Publication 2005
In October 2005, the Pharmaceuticals and Supplies Unit of the Ministry of Health, which is responsible for implementing the Integrated Logistics System(ILS), conducted an evaluation of the ILS using the JSI/DELIVER Logistics Indicator Assessment Tool (LIAT).

Zimbabwe HIV & AIDS Logistics System Assessment (1,523 KB)
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Author(s): Jabulani Nyenwa, David Alt, Ali Karim, Tendesayi Kufa, Jennifer Mboyane, Youssouf Ouedraogo, and Tendai Simoyi
Date of Publication 2006
This report presents the findings of the assessment as well as the short- and long-term recommendations to improve the HIV/AIDS logistics systems in Zimbabwe.

Nigeria: Midterm Evaluation of the Contraceptive Logistics System (1,642 KB)
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Author(s): Briton Bieze, Lea Teclemariam, and Timothy O.Hearn
Date of Publication 2005
Baseline logistics system assessment was conducted in June 2002 to identify strengths and weaknesses of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) system. In March 2005, a follow-on evaluation of the system was conducted to measure progress made since 2002, as well as to gather baseline data for five new USAID supported focus states.

Ukraine: Contraceptive Availability Assessment (399 KB)
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Author(s): Tony Hudgins, Chris Wright
Date of Publication 2004
An assessment by DELIVER of contraceptive availability in Ukraine showing that although a variety of contraceptive methods are widely available through commercial pharmacies, a large segment of Ukrainian couples cannot afford to purchase contraceptives, and the public sector has no supplies to offer them.

Uganda: Highlights from a Pilot Assessment of the Introduction of Auto-Disable Syringes for Use with Depo-Provera (431 KB)
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Author(s): Tim Williams
Date of Publication 2001
This report highlights the outcomes of a small pilot assessment conducted in Uganda to determine how easily Depo-Provera® providers would adjust to auto-disable syringes.

Uganda: Summary of Findings of the Uganda Health Facilities Survey 2002 (141 KB)
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Author(s): Ministry of Health (MoH) [Uganda], ORC Macro, and John Snow, Inc./DELIVER
Date of Publication 2003
In June 2002, DELIVER and ORC Macro (MEASURE DHS+) provided technical assistance to Uganda's Ministry of Health in conducting the 2002 Uganda Health Facilities Survey. This report summarizes findings from the survey.

Philippines: Contraceptive Logistics System, Review of Accomplishments and Lessons Learned (4,048 KB)
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Author(s): Steve Kinzett, Beatriz Ayala
Date of Publication 2000
This report describes the technical assistance strategy employed by the FPLM project to assist the Philippines Department of Health in developing a contraceptive logistics management system.

Peru: Contraceptive Logistics System, Review of Accomplishments and Lessons Learned (1,684 KB)
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Author(s): Carolina M. Godinez, David Papworth
Date of Publication 2000
This report documents the current state of the contraceptive logistics system in Peru and the lessons learned about the achievements and limitations of the model used for logistics management.

Nigeria: Baseline Assessment of the Contraceptive Logistics System (2,073 KB)
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Author(s): Lea Teclemariam, Tim Williams, Rebecca Copeland
Date of Publication 2003
This report details a baseline logistics system assessment conducted in June 2002 to identify strengths and weaknesses of the contraceptive logistics system.

Nepal: Contraceptive and Drugs Logistics System, Review of Accomplishments and Lessons Learned (1993-2000) (1,313 KB)
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Author(s): Steve Kinzett, Md. Anwar Hossain, Sandhya Rao, Daniel Thompson
Date of Publication 2000
This report documents the status of technical assistance provided by the FPLM project to the government of Nepal in developing a country-wide contraceptive and drugs logistics system.

Kenya: Assessment of the Health Commodity Supply Chains and the Role of KEMSA (2,715 KB)
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Author(s): Dana Gelfeld Aronovich, Steve Kinzett
Date of Publication 2001
Describes how the Government of Kenya is transforming its central and regional medical supply stores to improve efficiency within the health sector.

Jordan: Contraceptive Logistics System, Review of Accomplishments and Lessons Learned (3,357 KB)
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Author(s): Sandhya Rao
Date of Publication 2000
This report describes a two-phase national study of the Jordan Contraceptive Logistics System conducted by the Family Planning Logistics Management project in 1999.

Task Order 1—Public Health: FY2007 Annual Report (3,063 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
The first USAID | DELIVER PROJECT Task Order 1 (TO1) annual report covers the period from October 2006 to September 2007. TO1 has been very effective and responsive in its first year of operation. The project continued field work in 21 countries, including 15 with field offices; provided D.C.-based support to USAID’s central contraceptive procurement system; established new core-funded teams; transitioned to a new management information system (MIS); and provided direct procurement services.

IQC Annual Report: October 2006 to September 2007 (5,754 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
IQC Annual Report: October 2006 to September 2007.

Mexico: Contraceptive Logistics System, Review of Accomplishments and Lessons Learned (DGSR) (1,038 KB)
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Author(s): Nora Quesada, Sandhya Rao, Steve Kinzett
Date of Publication 2001
Documents a study of the logistics system of Mexico's General Directorate for Reproductive Health and the results of the Family Planning Logistics Management project technical assistance.

Bangladesh: Contraceptive Logistics System, Review of Accomplishments and Lessons Learned (2,444 KB)
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Author(s): Steve Kinzett, Jim Bates
Date of Publication 2000
This report documents the status of technical assistance provided by the Family Planning Logistics Management project to the Bangladesh Family Planning Program in developing a countrywide contraceptive logistics system.

Task Order 1—Public Health: Semi-Annual Report, May 2007 (1,117 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2007
The first USAID | DELIVER PROJECT semi-annual report covers both the Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) and Task Order 1 (TO1). Future semi-annual reports will be prepared separately for each task order, and will include a shorter summary for the IQC. This report covers October 2006 to March 2007 and is limited to TO1 activities, with the exception of some activities completed with DELIVER funding.