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Complexity of Regional Entities. APEC. GMS. Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN). ASEAN. EIDIOR. Education networks SEAPHEIN SEAMEO INCLEN Multi-country university collaborations (consortia, etc. for specific fields, disciplines). Specific networks HIV/AIDS Malaria
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Complexity of Regional Entities APEC GMS Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) ASEAN EIDIOR
Education networks SEAPHEIN SEAMEO INCLEN Multi-country university collaborations (consortia, etc. for specific fields, disciplines) Specific networks HIV/AIDS Malaria Avian influenza Japanese Encephalitis Accidents/injuries Tobacco Disaster preparedness Occupational health Sexual/reproductive health Multitude of existing regional networks in health
Cambodia China (Yunnan) Lao PDR Thailand Vietnam Join forces with academic and training institutions http://www.rockmekong.org/pubs/unpublishedmaterials.htm
Civil Society Movements • NGOs • Treatment Action Network, Asia Pacific Network of People with HIV/AIDS • Health consumer networks • Professional associations
Regional human resources development to support Cross-border Health (2001-2006) • Public Health Training, Lao PDR, Vietnam, Cambodia • Regional training networks and institutes • “Healthy Borders,” SEAMEO-Trop Med • Field Epidemiology Training Program, MBDS • Geographic Information Systems, Mahidol Fac of Trop Med • Consortium and Leadership Training in Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health • Training in Gender, Sexual Health for Health Professionals, Kunming Medical College • Mekong Performing Arts Laboratory • AIDS Treatment Preparedness, AIDS Access Foundation • “Empower University,” Empower Foundation • Cultural competencies in the health system, Prince of Songkhla
Reflections for Dr. Viroj • Clear set of expectations • Technical approaches that support country work • Collaborative action • Cohort development, continuity of engagement • Progressive learning, development, evolution • Safe space to disagree, debate, deliberate • Mentoring
Network, Alliance, Consortium, Institution? • Time frame • On-going role of host institution • Evolution of entity • Regional identity, ownership, leadership
How can AAAH be useful to other networks? • How can HRH concept and frameworks be disseminated within existing networks? • Key messages (keep them simple) • Overlapping nodes (Dr. Suwit, Dr. Viroj plus…) • Multiple contact points • What technical support is needed and can be provided by AAAH? • What communications channels and technologies are needed to facilitate collaboration? • At what point do you engage others? (Build on strength)