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Applied health economist and health systems researcher with with over 15 years of professional experience, including in project management and 12 years dedicated to public health policy and research in low- and middle-income countries.
Experienced in quantitative and qualitative research methods, such as health financing analysis; economic, impact and process evaluations; econometric analysis; and the co-production of evidence-based public policy.
Former ODI Fellow and analyst in the Health Financing Unit at the Liberian Ministry of Health (2013-2015). Past consulting work in public health, health economics, governance and IT risk (2010-12, 2015-2022) for organisations such as the World Bank, EY (previously Ernst & Young), ODI Global, Abt Global (previously Abt Associates), the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation in Nigeria and Interational Organization for Migration (IOM).
Part of the Global Health Economics and Financing Unit (GHEFU), Institute for Resilient Health Systems and Climate Environment and Health Working Group, at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, What drives uptake of a performance management reform in Liberia’s civil service?, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
25 Sept 2017 → 28 Aug 2025
Award Date: 28 Aug 2025
Themes
- Community Health and Resilient Health Systems
- Equity and Capacity Research
- Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Tuberculosis and Antimicrobial Resistance
- Climate Health
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Building a capable civil service in Liberia: The role of the Performance Management System’, International Growth Centre
Coleman, P., Deserranno, E., Geegbae, I. A., Ljungqvist, J., Pons, V. & Rogger, D., 25 Mar 2025, International Growth Centre.Research output: Other contribution
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What Drives Uptake of a Performance Management Reform in Liberia’s Civil Service?
Ljungqvist, J., 10 Oct 2025, 272 p. London : London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.Research output: Other contribution
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Government Analytics Using Data on the Quality of Administrative Processes
Adjabeng, J., Adomako-Gyasi, E., Akrofi, M., Ampofo, M., Fornasari, M., Geegbae, I., Kasapa, A., Ljungqvist, J., Metronao Amevor, W., Nyarko Ampong, F., Gyimah, J. O., Rogger, D., Sampah, N. & Williams, M., 28 Sept 2023, The Government Analytics Handbook: Leveraging Data to Strengthen Public Administration. Rogger, D. & Schuster, C. (eds.). Washington D.C: World Bank Publications, p. 285-306Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Follow the Money: Choosing the Most Appropriate Health Expenditure Tracking Tool
Rosen, R., Ljungqvist, J. & Buhuwanee, K., 1 May 2018, 58 p. Abt Associates.Research output: Other contribution
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The Importance of Mutual Transparency and Accountability to Effectively Coordinate Aid in Liberia’s Health Sector
Ljungqvist, J., 1 Feb 2017, 476 p. Monrovia, Liberia : Liberia Development Conference.Research output: Other contribution