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Regional Initiative for Reproductive Health Commodity Security in West Africa

In October 2004, ECOWAS Health Ministers called for a regional strategy for RHCS and "informed buying" platform. WAHO, with partners like USAID, World Bank, and UNFPA, mobilized support. Preliminary consultations show countries seek better market intelligence and resources for implementation. The strategy will identify actors, focus on WAHO's role, and be flexible for donor support mechanisms. Various support efforts include bilateral programs, thematic trust fund, and ongoing technical assistance.

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Regional Initiative for Reproductive Health Commodity Security in West Africa

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  1. Regional Initiative for RHCS in West Africa • October 2004: ECOWAS Health Ministers ask West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO), partners, and Member States to: • Prepare a regional RHCS strategy and convene donors to support it. • Develop an “informed buying” platform to support country procurements • November 2004: Director General/WAHO makes presentation to RH Supplies Coalition • USAID, World Bank, UNFPA mobilize new resources to support development of RHCS strategy and “informed buying”

  2. Regional Initiative for RHCS in West Africa “Informed Buying” • Consultations underway to assess data needs, readiness, implementation options. Preliminary results show: • Countries want better market intelligence • Technology and human resources are not limiting factors • Champions and resources will be required for implementation • Additional country visits to Mali and Nigeria • Vet technical options (WAHO-led) • Vet with Ministers (July 2005) • Secure resources, skills, and workplan for implementation

  3. Regional Initiative for RHCS in West Africa RHCS Strategy • Concept paper drafted; reviewed at WAHO meeting (April). The strategy will: • Identify actors at country and regional levels • Put special attention on WAHO’s role • Ensure national programs drive the regional agenda • Be flexible to allow donors to support it within their mechanisms • “10 wise people” to finalize concept paper (June) • Paper presented to Ministers for approval (July) • Country assessments to inform strategy • Strategy to be presented to Ministers in 2006 meeting

  4. Regional Initiative for RHCS in West Africa Some Other Support • KfW: 8 bilateral programs for social marketing; interest to develop regional project with WAHO. • UNFPA: Support for commodities and systems through thematic trust fund. • USAID: Ongoing support for commodities, technical assistance and capacity building to WAHO, countries, and technical/management institutes.

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