Collective Impact:
Transforming Health Systems Across Africa

Collective Impact is a structured approach where organizations from different sectors align around a shared problem, develop joint strategies, and sustain collaborative action. It requires genuine commitment from government, NGOs, funders, and civil society working together as equals.

Representatives from government, implementing partners, funding organizations, and civil society can participate. Our Scaling Innovations in the Public Sector Learning Network is open to anyone interested in these topics, including people working in government, NGOs, social impact organizations, and donor institutions.

Each initiative is unique and depends on coalition maturity and needs. The six phases typically unfold over time, though phases may overlap or iterate based on what the coalition requires. Spark Health Africa tailors timelines to fit your specific context.

Spark Health Africa serves as the backbone, mediating stakeholder engagement, providing thought leadership, and guiding coalition architecture development. We help establish shared vision, conduct baseline assessments, and institutionalize collaborative practices that drive systemic change.

Success requires an influential champion, government centrality, a compelling case for change, tailored finances, and senior leadership engagement. These five building blocks create the foundation for coalitions to achieve genuine collective impact and sustain their work over time.