CDTI Sustainability Checklist

19 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Practical steps to build a lasting CDTI sustainability plan.

• Define program goals and timeline

  Write clear, measurable objectives and target dates for sustainability milestones.

• Map stakeholders and partners

  List community leaders, health staff, NGOs, and potential funders with contact notes.

• Assess local resources and gaps

  Inventory funding, staff, supplies, transport and identify shortfalls.

• Set budget and identify funding sources

  Estimate annual costs and note potential short- and long-term funders.

• Develop training plan for community distributors

  Outline training topics, trainers, timeline, and evaluation methods.

• Create training materials in local language

  Translate simple guides and job aids for local use.

• Schedule regular refresher sessions

  Plan dates for follow-up training to keep skills current.

• Plan reliable drug and supply logistics

  Define storage, transport routes, ordering, and stock-check routines.

• Establish monitoring & evaluation indicators

  Choose a few simple metrics to track coverage, adherence, and problems.

• Set data collection methods

  Decide whether to use paper forms or mobile tools and who collects data.

• Schedule regular review meetings

  Plan periodic reviews to discuss results and adjust the plan.

• Assign roles and responsibilities

  Document who manages coordination, training, supplies, and reporting.

• Create community engagement strategy

  Plan meetings, messaging, and identify local champions to build support.

• Plan for integration with local health systems

  Identify services that can absorb activities to reduce duplication.

• Develop risk management actions

  List likely risks (stock-outs, staff turnover) and simple mitigation steps.

• Set financial sustainability actions

  Explore cost-sharing, local fundraising, and government support options.

• Document the plan and share with stakeholders

  Prepare an easy-to-read plan and distribute to all partners and communities.

• Schedule periodic plan reviews

  Set dates to revisit and update the plan annually or after major events.

• Plan for capacity transfer to local authorities

  Set milestones for handing over management, skills, and funding responsibilities.

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