Matching Grants for New and Underutilized Vaccines in Resource-poor Settings: Determinants of Generation of New Money

Abstract

Introduction: Since the expanded program on immunization (EPI) was introduced in low-income countries in 1974, delivery of vaccines to children in need in these countries has largely depended on donor funding. Gavi introduced co-financing in attempts to address the problem of donor dependency in immunization programs in lowincome countries. This study examines the perception barriers that hinder the generation of a desired increase in domestic revenue allocation for immunization programs of recipient low-income countries.