Table 2

Themes and codes identified from the analysis

ThemeCode
Forms of involvementInformation and data support
Human resources support
Monitoring and supervision of services
Infrastructure development
Planning health services
Financial and technical support
Specialised healthcare
Community mobilisation
Challenges to participationCoordination and cooperation
Poor planning
Differing interests
Lack of transparency
Planning cycles
Budget constraints
Power plays
Corruption
Chances for improving involvementRegular engagement
Proper coordination
Communication
Realistic expectations
Mutual respect
Sticking to the memorandum of understanding
Equitable treatment of partners
Transparency