Strengthening Social Accountability to Improve Reproductive Health and Family Planning Services

Documenting programmatic experiences from West Africa, this technical brief examines how social accountability mechanisms can be integrated into community engagement strategies to enhance reproductive health and family planning services. The resource synthesizes field insights from the West Africa Breakthrough ACTION (WABA) and RISE II initiatives, demonstrating how empowering citizens and civil society organizations strengthens municipal and health governance systems. It highlights practical approaches such as client exit interviews, participatory budgeting, and rights-based information sharing to build community confidence and improve health service quality. SBC practitioners, health administrators, and civil society partners can leverage these lessons to foster transparent, community-led health governance across regional health programs.

Last modified: July 23, 2026

Language: English

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Year of Publication: 2023