As the third in this series of global meetings, discussions and presentations centred on the practical issues countries face in implementing policies and reforms that intend to institutionalize and sustain progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Representatives of national health and finance ministries and other relevant government bodies, partner agencies, foundations, initiatives, and civil society organizations were brought together to delve into specific technical issues, build consensus, motivate collaboration, and push the knowledge agenda forward with respect to how to mobilize and use public funds to finance better health in countries.

The objectives of this meeting were:

• To engage and build on the evidence base for how countries can implementing strategies to mobilize and use public funds to finance progress towards UHC.
• To continue to push the knowledge forward through discussions that identify priority areas for the ongoing collaborative agenda.