Abstract
Since 2009, PATH helped to expand civil society engagement in the government-led contraceptive security group; secured a public commitment from the Ministry of Health in 2010 to increase coordination with all sectors; and assembled evidence to help promote changes and facilitate a collaborative planning process with the private sector to support family planning.
PATH had an overall agreement with the Ministry of Health in Nicaragua to improve coordination with the private sector on provision of family planning services and methods, and to support the private sector in developing an action plan to be harmonized with the government’s plans. What follows is the story of how these new strategies evolved. This case study is intended to highlight lessons learned and recommendations for those considering similar initiatives in other settings.
