Table 4 Chronologically organized parameters of successful priority setting

Contextual Factors

Conducive Political, Economic, Social and cultural context

Political will

Resources

Legitimate and Credible institutions

Availability of incentives

Stakeholder participation

Use of clear priority setting process/tool/methods

Use of explicit relevant priority setting criteria

Use of evidence

Reflection of public values

Publicity of priorities and criteria

Functional mechanisms for appealing the decisions

Functional mechanisms for enforcement

Efficiency of the priority-setting process

Decreased resource wastage/misallocation

Improved internal accountability/reduced corruption

Increased stakeholder understanding, satisfaction and compliance with the Priority setting process

Reduced dissensions

Implementation

Allocation of resources according to priorities

Improved internal accountability/reduced corruption

Strengthening of the PS institution

Impact on Priority setting institutional goals and objectives

Outcome and impact

Impact on health policy and practice

Contribute to the achievement of Health system goals

-improved population health

-reduction in health inequalities

-fair financial contribution

-responsive health care system

Improved financial and political accountability

Increased investment in the health sector and strengthening of the health care system