Table 3 Proposed steps to strengthen the policy development/revision processes in AIDS control program, Uganda
Planning processes in policy development/revision | |
|---|---|
Policy analysis unit | Active involvement by the Ministry of Health (MOH) policy analysis unit |
Policy development/revision | Policy development protocol and standard operating procedures to be developed and followed when need arises to develop/revise any policy |
- Allocation of required resources by the MoH senior management team as per budget | |
- List and set timelines for both minor and major activities with reference to the guidelines | |
- Selection of technical working group (according to specific criteria) with clear terms of reference | |
- Development of a policy implementation plan including an internal and external monitoring and evaluation plan | |
- Develop a policy surveillance and impact assessment plan | |
Policy approval | Prior approval of the policy development protocol by MoH senior management in consultation with the ACP technical team |