This Project Appraisal Document (PAD) documents the design of the USAID/Philippines Health Project 2017-2022, and serves as the reference document for the authorization and award of a new generation of health activities. USAID/Philippines developed the PAD based on an understanding of the project context, consultations with key stakeholders, an assessment of the development problem, and a review of evaluations and other analyses.

This redacted version of the PAD defines the highest level purpose to be achieved by the project; presents the theory of change regarding how the process of change is expected to take place and how USAID/Philippines intends to influence these changes; describes an overall project management and implementation plan, including a brief description of the health activities that will execute the project design; and presents a monitoring, evaluation and learning plan. It specifies how USAID/Philippines’ next health project will continue to play an important role partnering with the Government of the Philippines to meet the goals of the Philippine Health Agenda and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.