Table 1.
Inclusion/Exclusion of results-based financing mechanisms
| Mechanism | Definition | Inclusion/Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Output-Based Aid (OBA) |
A results-based mechanism that is used to deliver basic infrastructure and social services to the poor |
Excluded for use predominantly outside of the health sector |
| Cash on Delivery (COD) |
A mechanism that gives recipients full responsibility and authority over funds paid in proportion to verified measures of progress toward a single specific outcome |
Excluded for political difficulty in agent having complete control |
| Performance-Based Financing (PBF) |
Fee-for-service paid to providers conditional on specific predefined indicators for degree and/or quality |
Included for use in health sector and political feasibility |
| Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) |
A fixed price for an output or outcome with a variable increase/decrease in payment based on performance, typically applied to NGOs |
Included for use in health sector and political feasibility |
| Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTs) | A demand-side mechanism that provides incentives directly to program beneficiaries | Included for use in health sector and political feasibility |