PROJECT

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

606471

Primary Business Area

Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services

Disclosure Date

Jan 28, 2025

Country

Egypt, Arab Republic of

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

Nov 6, 2021

Status

Active

Estimated Total Budget

$668,137.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jan 29, 2025

Project Estimated Start Date

Sep 8, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Sep 30, 2026

Project Description

The objective of this advisory agreement between IFC and the Universal Healthcare Insurance Agency (UHIA) of Egypt is to support the Agency in developing and implementing a framework for contracting for health services with the private sector under the universal health insurance system. The project will undertake an external benchmarking exercise through a consultant to develop a recommended framework for Egypt, conducting necessary stakeholders engagement with various stakeholder groups to adapt the propose framework to the on-the-ground status and overall structure of the healthcare system in Egypt, incorporate UHIA's relationship with service providers and other payors (insurance companies) in the proposed framework, engage with local legal advisor to propose actionable contracts and raise third-party donor funds to complete the full scope of activities outlined for the project.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation