In this research area, we examine the economic and policy foundations of health systems in low- and middle-income countries.

We analyse health care financing, access barriers, and the performance of service delivery models using econometric methods, cost-effectiveness analysis, and mixed-methods designs. A key research focus investigates how households cope with health and income shocks, how informal risk-sharing practices interact with formal insurance schemes, and which structural or behavioural factors constrain enrolment in insurance or access to care.

We also evaluate public health and service delivery programmes through collaborations with partners such as SolidarMed. This work examines how organisational models, financing approaches, and community-based interventions influence access to care, quality of services, and population health in resource-constrained settings. By combining empirical data with rigorous evaluation methods, these studies generate evidence that supports policy development, programme refinement, and the strategic allocation of resources in low- and middle-income health systems.

Selected topics:

• Household risk-coping strategies and informal insurance mechanisms
• Barriers to health insurance enrolment and access to care
• Availability, affordability, and financing of NCD medicines
• Social enterprise emergency transport model for maternal health
• Cost-effectiveness analysis and evaluation of public health interventions