Safe Motherhood in Nepal

The Terms of Reference for this advisory work is contained in Annex A. It covers three
tasks:

1. “Review the financial arrangements for the SSMP as set out in the Financing
Agreement, particularly in relation to the modalities of transition from TC to FA, and specific queries raised in earlier consultancy work.

2. Advise as to what information might be collected by the newly appointed SSMP team members to prepare agreements with NGOs and other organisations that would allow for smooth transition to contracts with Government at a later stage, and talking into consideration the indicators and parameters set out in the Government/DFID SSMP Financing Agreement.

3. Review the strategy for targeting the 25 low HDI districts as proposed by
Government, and consider its value as a part of an appropriate strategy for resource allocation in Nepal, taking into account questions of equity, effectiveness and efficiency”.