Policy Researcher (Prevention)
CIPFA
Zachary joined CIPFA in 2023 and is currently working on the Exploring Preventative Investment in Local Government in England project, supported by the Health Foundation.
Previously, he was working as a Program Specialist at the Tokyo-based Health and Global Policy Institute where he was involved in projects related to global health, universal health coverage, and biobanking.
Zachary also served as a member of the UHC Expert Review Panel for the Parliamentarian Guide on UHC which provides lawmakers with tools to facilitate affordable, quality health services. He holds an MSc in Medical Anthropology from the University of Oxford and an LLB in International Public Policy from Osaka University.
As demand and financial pressures squeeze our public services, prevention is increasingly framed as a strategic priority. Yet, there remains confusion around exactly what this means. From a public finance perspective, prevention involves investing earlier to provide support before potential issues arise or problems escalate, aiming to improve long-term outcomes and support people to live well in their communities. Thus, reducing the likelihood, or severity, of demand for more reactive services. This panel session will explore the challenges of striking the right balance of preventative and reactive services, and how this is crucial to the resilience of public services.
