Contraceptive Forecasting Handbook for Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs

When planning exercises for forecasting and quantification, especially for family planning products and contraceptives.

Quantification

  • Sub-categories Reproductive health
  • Commodities Reproductive health products
  • Latest update 2016-11-21 20:08:00
  • Version PDF Format
  • Developed by USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
  • When to use When planning exercises for forecasting and quantification, especially for family planning products and contraceptives.
  • Languages English, French, Spanish
  • Level of use Central
  • Form None
  • Amount of training / TA required No training required to utilize manual, but a one week training on forecasting, quantification, and procurement planning can be particularly helpful. For technical assistance, anywhere from 3-5 weeks for 2-3 advisers would be required.
  • Inputs & outputs None
  • Cost Free
  • Advantages Includes information on three different methodologies to be used when forecasting need for health commodities. Topics range from general methodological considerations to special considerations when forecasting for HIV/AIDS prevention programs.
  • Limitations Focuses on contraceptives, family planning products, and HIV and AIDS prevention programs. Other quantification guides should be consulted if forecasting needs for other types of commodities.
  • Availability Downloadable PDf only, in three languages. http://deliver.jsi.com/dlvr_content/resources/allpubs/guidelines/ContForeHand_FR.pdf http://deliver.jsi.com/dlvr_content/resources/allpubs/guidelines/ContForeHand_ES.pdf
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  • Contact jsinfo@jsi.com
  • Submission date 2016-11-21 02:00:00