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Group 4 Supply Issues / Private Sector Development

Group 4 Supply Issues / Private Sector Development. Jo Lines (facilitator) Eve Worrall (facilitator) Karen Kramer David McGuire Emmanuel Gemade Charles Yuma Dr Nafo-Traoré Kabir Cham. Supply Issues/ Private Sector Development. Key Issues. Starting Points.

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Group 4 Supply Issues / Private Sector Development

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  1. Group 4Supply Issues / Private Sector Development • Jo Lines (facilitator) • Eve Worrall (facilitator) • Karen Kramer • David McGuire • Emmanuel Gemade • Charles Yuma • Dr Nafo-Traoré • Kabir Cham

  2. Supply Issues/ Private Sector Development Key Issues

  3. Starting Points • The private sector is a partner is achieving higher ITN coverage. • PPP should be mutually beneficial • Will help in achieving sustainable supply and distribution channels • PSD is faced by number of constraints • Private Sector is not a homogenous group (production, distribution, retail)

  4. 1. Procurement and Distribution • International procurement often excludes local manufacturers. • Does everyone have equal access to bid? • Is there sufficient local capacity? • Steps at country level: • Make procurement process more friendly to local manufacturers (awareness/ shortlisting) • Steps at RBM ITN Working Group level: • Promotion of more inclusive and flexible procurement guidelines • Expert advice: • UNICEF

  5. 1. Procurement and Distribution (cont.) • Distribution channels exist for other products locally. Will supply follow demand of ITNs? • Steps at country level: • Promotion/ demand creation of ITNs locally • Financial incentives for distributors (e.g. CBOs) in isolated areas? • Steps at RBM ITN Working Group level • …. • Expert advice needed: • Examples of private companies (Coca-Cola)

  6. 2. Responsiveness of supply • Supply at international level known. • Supply at local level more difficult to assess. Local private sector want proof of demand. • Steps at country level: • Supply-side analysis to help in determining and designing targeted subsidy programme • Steps at RBM ITN Working Group level: • Provide support to country • Draw up guidelines for supply-side analysis • Expert advice needed: • RBM guidelines; consultants (?)

  7. 3. Micro-credit • Lack of capital one of constraints for retailers in supplying ITNs • Is it the only constraint? • Steps at country level: • Link-up with existing PSD/ micro-credit initiatives • Identify other constraints to retail sector, esp. rural areas • Steps at RBM ITN Working Group level: • … • Expert advice needed: • PSD/ micro-enterprise institutions; operational researchers

  8. 4. Local Production and costs • Local production not always cheaper or best option • Import may be best source supply • Steps at country level: • Lobby for enabling environment • Create level playing field • Steps at RBM ITN Working Group level: • Lobby at higher level (e.g. WB) for enabling environment (e.g. Taxes and tariffs) • Expert advice needed: • PSD/ micro-enterprise institutions

  9. 5. Quality Standards for ITNs/components • Diversity in choice of nets increases sales (?) • Steps at country level: • Adhere to WHO guidelines if procuring internationally with public funds for ITNs • Avoid quality regulation for ITNs for local commercial sector • Apply regulation to insecticides • Steps at RBM ITN Working Group level: • Lobby at higher level for enabling environment (e.g. Taxes and tariffs) • Expert advice needed: • UNICEF procurement

  10. 5. Other issues • Non-target nets: how to get 2nd, 3rd nets into HH • Accessibility for vulnerable groups • Taxes and tariffs • Role of commercial sector in strategic planning • Branding

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