The project assists GOB in the implementation of its SIP, 2003-2010, for the HNPSP. It will do so in cooperation with a large group of DP through a SWAp. The main purpose of Strategic Investment Plan (2003-2010) is to increase availability and utilization of user-centered, effective, efficient, equitable, affordable and accessible quality services be it the Essential Services Package, improved hospital services, nutritional services or other selected services. To achieve these objectives, the program will focus on three major reform areas: (i) Strengthening Public Health Sector Management and Stewardship Capacity, through development of pro-poor targeting measures as well as strengthening sector-wide governance mechanisms; (ii) Health Sector Diversification, through the development of new delivery channels for publicly and non-publicly financed services; (iii) Stimulating Demand for essential services by poor households through health advocacy and demand-side financing options.