Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition:A Structural and

Govenance Model RH Supplies Coalition Meeting, Seattle,18-19 May 2005

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

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

Objectives

Walk through the significant changes and rationale

Provide opportunity for discussion Endorse approach and/or identify next

steps for refinement

TOR Components

Assumptions Goal and objectives RHSC

new members visiting participants

Steering committee Working groups Secretariat

RHSC Organizational Chart

Secretariat

Resource Mobilization and

Awareness Raising

Data/Methodology

Working Group

Total Market

Working Group

Countries at Risk

Working Group

RHSC Steering Committee

RHSC Chair

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

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

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

Thank you.