DPs Contribution into NHS 2010-2020 Implementation
Health Working Group Calendar

Key Messages to DCC from Health WG

A.  Objectives

1.      To support the Government in promoting and implementation of a health sector reforms.

  • Collectively support the government in achieving key priority health sector objectives identified in the NDS 2030 as well as National Health Strategy 2010-2020;
  • Provide inputs and support the process of Joint Annul Reviews (JAR);
  • Jointly advocate with the Government on the issues of common interest among DPs;
  • Arrange discussion and build common position on the cross-sectoral issues like nutrition, food safety, etc.

2.     To promote and strengthen information sharing and exchanges among development partners with regard to ongoing and planned projects and programs

  •  Serve as a forum for announcing and coordination for planned and ongoing activities to ensure harmonization;
  • Serve as a forum for sharing reports, papers and other information;
  • Serve as a forum for promoting and building sector-wide approaches; and
  • Provide an enabling environment for joint efforts and activities.

3.     To strengthen exchanges and dialogue among donors on key issues

  • Serve as a forum for discussing policy and procedural issues, including cross-cutting areas with other relevant WGs and Clusters;
  • Promote consensus on key issues relating to aid based on experiences and lessons learned; and
  • Ensure systematic linkages with related donor working groups.

B.  Membership and Partnership

EU and WHO will lead the working group, and will facilitate the work of the group.  Consultants, project advisors/specialists, government officials and/or NGOs/civil society may also be invited to attend WG meetings. The membership could be revised through decision of the group.

C.  Frequency of Meetings

The WG will normally meet on monthly/6 weeks basis and ad-hoc meetings may be conducted on the request of WG member. The Co-chairs will also be responsible for developing a draft agenda and maintaining and sharing simple minutes of the meetings.

D.  Secretariat

Secretarial support (pre-meeting send of agenda, meeting materials, minutes, etc.) for the WG will be provided by EU/WHO.