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Maximizing Impact: Structural and Governance Model for RH Supplies Coalition

This article discusses the structural and governance model for the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC), highlighting the need for effective decision-making, transparency, and accountability. It outlines the objectives, components, and roles of the RHSC, including the Steering Committee, Working Groups, and Secretariat. The article aims to endorse the approach and identify next steps for refinement.

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Maximizing Impact: Structural and Governance Model for RH Supplies Coalition

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  1. Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition:A Structural and Govenance Model RH Supplies Coalition Meeting, Seattle,18-19 May 2005

  2. How can the RHSC effectively maximize its potential for impact? • Structural and Governance TOR Task Force members: • Elizabeth Lule and Sangeeta Raja, World Bank • Jagdish Upadhyay, UNFPA • Steve Sinding, IPPF • Alan Bornbusch, USAID • Amy Carter, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • Terri Bartlett and Jane Hutchings, Supply Initiative • Three meetings

  3. Brief History • 2003 UNFPA Task Team • 2004 RHSC loosely structured to foster collaborative activities, information sharing • 2005 RHSC structured to support: • advancement of shared strategic priorities • transparent and efficient decision making • responsibility and accountability • evaluation

  4. Objectives • Walk through the significant changes and rationale • Provide opportunity for discussion • Endorse approach and/or identify next steps for refinement

  5. TOR Components • Assumptions • Goal and objectives • RHSC • new members • visiting participants • Steering committee • Working groups • Secretariat

  6. RHSC Organizational Chart RHSC Steering Committee RHSC Chair Secretariat Resource Mobilization and Awareness Raising Data/Methodology Working Group Total Market Working Group Countries at Risk Working Group

  7. Steering Committee • Issue: Need for strategic board with clear decision making rights. • Established in November 2004 • Steering Committee: • Provides overall RHSC direction • Oversees monitoring and evaluation • Serves as liaison with constituencies within the RHSC • Serves as conduit to larger RH community • 12 month assessment

  8. Working Groups • Issue: Strengthened Working Group structure with clear leadership and accountability • Established at the first Coalition meeting (April 2004) • Working Groups: • Contribute to and implement RHSC strategy • Develop basic monitoring and evaluation plans • Have an identified leader who helps ensure accountability • Receive modest operational support

  9. Secretariat • Issue: Need for dedicated coordination, facilitation, and monitoring • Grew out of UNFPA Task Team identified need • Secretariat: • Provides overall cohesion and support among and to RHSC components • Regularly monitors and communicates RHSC progress against priorities and plans • Has full time staff • Is supported initially (12–24 months) by grant funds from one or more RHSC members • Is supported ultimately through member dues or contributions of a set amount

  10. Thank you.

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