This briefing note is developed as part of the Policy Supporting Programme (PSP) 'Social Protection and Inclusive Growth' (SPRING). Its purpose is to present the concept of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Social Protection (SP), clarify some confusing aspects, and provide brief bibliographic references useful for deepening one's knowledge of UHC and SP.
The sections of this briefing note have been designed to be read and understood independently, while maintaining an overall narrative. As a reader, you have the choice of reading the briefing note in a continuous and uninterrupted manner to grasp all the aspects concerning the CSU and the PS, or in a more targeted manner by choosing the section of interest.
SPRING is one of three PSPs funded by Belgian cooperation (DGD) and supported by the academic federations (ARES and VLIR-UOS) for the period 2024-2027. SPRING is a consortium of actors committed to contributing to the strengthening the socio-economic resilience of Central and East African economies – with a particular focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Although the case studies focus on Central and East Africa, the work aims to feed into wider research and policy debates on social protection and inclusive growth.
For more information about SPRING, visit www.springpsp.be