Client: World Bank

Conducted a study on the relationship between health services trade restrictiveness and health system performance using the Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) framework. The study analyzed policy regimes, healthcare capacity, performance indicators, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including the role of openness in improving access to health services, expertise, and technology. Developed comparative policy analysis and recommendations to reduce unnecessary regulatory barriers and strengthen healthcare system performance.