Enhancing NGO Representation: Insights from the Developing Country Delegation
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This report delves into how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from developing countries are represented in global health initiatives. Highlighting the structure of the delegation which includes representatives from Africa, CEE/CIS, Asia, and LAC, the text discusses critical aspects such as lobbying, advocacy, and civil society participation in decision-making processes. Key achievements, including significant roles in Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) and health system strengthening, are showcased, alongside the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders to amplify NGO voices.
Enhancing NGO Representation: Insights from the Developing Country Delegation
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Developing Country NGO Delegation How NGOs are really represented Sisonke Msimang OSISA
Structure of the delegation • 4 Africa (Uganda, Zambia, Mali, South Africa) • 2 CEE/CIS (Serbia + one gap to be filled) • 2 Asia (India and China) • 2 LAC (Bolivia and Mexico) 1 TB Expert 1 Malaria Expert • Africa Networks represented: AFRICASO, ARASA, ZNAN
Terms of reference • Outreach: Information and Consultation • Lobbying and Advocacy (global) • Participation in Board committees • Participation in Board meetings
Board Delegation Leadership • Board member: Mrs Mataka (Zambia) • Alternate board member: Karlo Boras (Sisonke Msimang) (Serbia/South Africa) • Communication Focal Point: Tidiane Tall (Mali)
Commitees • Policy and Strategy Committee (Sisonke Msimang/Bobby John) • Portfolio Committee (Karlo boras) • FAC • Ethics • Partnership Forum (Bobby John)
Relationships with other delegations • Communities affected by and living with the 3 diseases • Developed countries NGO delegation • Developing countries NGO delegation • Recipient countries constituencies • Donors • Private foundations
How country actors can play a role • 1st Step: GFATM Website • 2nd Step: CCMs • 3rd Step: Portfolio Manager • 4th Step: National/Regional NGO Networks • 5th Step: NGO Representatives on the board
Key Achievements • Civil Society participation in CCMs • Civil society role in impementation • Dual Track financing • CSS • Health Systems Strengthening • Gender Policy