Many governments are under-resourced with regard to meeting their country’s healthcare needs. Not only has this resulted in unmet health services, but the growing aging of populations globally is presenting new and pressing demands on health systems worldwide.

Changing lifestyles affect the demand for healthcare as well. Climate change, globalization, urbanization, human development priorities and settlement preferences all have significant impacts on lifestyles and the quality of life. Cognizant of this, DGLF creates pathways to public/private participation with the health sector, while facilitating increased involvement by non-profit organizations and civil society as well.