The Role of the Private Sector for Sustainable Development in Global Health

3 Credits.

Unpacks the role of the private sector in achieving health goals. Addresses the question of whether or not the private sector is helping achieve SDGs through social enterprises, impact investors, and commercial health providers. Provides a practical understanding of private sector engagement in the health sector and will review market-based approaches and investments, which are meant to accelerate the progress of LMICs towards their 'Journey to Self-Reliance'. Uses case studies, in keeping USAID's private sector engagement policy at the heart of the course, to expand on the concept and provides pragmatic insights into the interests of development donors, banks, impact investors, corporations, foundations, and entrepreneurs in this space. Uses a cross-cutting theme of learning exchange and debate on success stories and failures from across LMICs.