What will it take to translate the strong economic case for eye health into national budget allocations?

This session demystifies how eye health competes for, and wins, space in national budgets. It explores how investment decisions are made and how to present finance-ready cases that resonate with ministries of finance, planning, and development partners. Drawing on the Value of Vision investment case, participants will examine how evidence, framing, and coordinated advocacy can help turn the case for eye health into credible budget allocations.

Key discussion elements

• Understanding what decision-makers look for when allocating budgets
• Framing the Value of Vision through economic, social, and political priorities
• Learning from real-world examples of eye health influencing national budgets and development partners
• Aligning government, NGOs, private sector, philanthropy, professionals, and the public around stronger investment cases

Room: Breakout 2 - Mt Kilimanjaro 1