More specifically the paper should address the following issues: 1.Using existing work done by EQUINET, WHO etc on poverty-equity- human rights links, briefly outline a conceptual framework relevant to public policy and practice for linking poverty and equity in health in southern Africa, where both poverty and inequality are ex- tremely high. This should show both the points of distinction and of linkage between poverty and equity. 2.Identify from this, and supported where possible by evidence gath- ered by EQUINET, MAP and major poverty monitoring initiatives, where public policy priorities lie in dealing with the poverty-equity is- sues in health. 3.On the basis of the above, discuss the specific health sector meas- ures / policies and features of policy processes that are pro-poor or enhance equity outcomes and those that exacerbate both inequity and poverty. 4.Critically assess the extent to which these measures and processes are present in PRSPs in southern Africa (using available web documen- tation of PRSPs and PRSP processes) and the implications for ensuring that PRSPs better integrate poverty-equity linkages. Time frame: Six months, with an expected work time of three months. Fee:Usd4 500 Process: Applicants are asked to submit a proposal for the grant that includes - A CV, clearly identifying previous work and documents authored in the areas of poverty, equity and health - A sample of a paper produced by the applicant - In one page a list in bullet form of the points to be considered in preparing the conceptual outline in item (1) of the paper and a para- graph of the broad issues most likely to be covered in item (4) Applications should be sent, with contact postal, fax and email ad- dress to TARSC 47 Van Praagh Ave, Milton Park, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263-4-708835 Fax: +263-4-737 220 mailto:rloewenson@healthnet.zw