Social franchising is a model for organizing networks of private providers that deliver quality-monitored health services known to improve health or avert disease or disability. There are at least 74 social franchises offering health services in 40 countries. Many programs measure if their health services are reaching the poor or most vulnerable. Many are researching how to do so. The Social Franchising Metrics Working Group responds to this need by presenting a robust, validated and feasible approach to equity measurement.
Metric: The proportion of clients receiving franchised services who are within the lowest two national wealth quintiles.
Intended audience: Individuals who implement, research, fund or partner with social franchise programs that provide health services.
Read the full briefing note on the Social Franchising Metrics Working Group website.