海角社区's work and success largely depends on its ability to build strong, trusted and long term partnerships. No one organization, actor or sector can tackle the Americas health challenges alone.
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Innovation, creativity, and strong partnerships, including with civil society, can help Member States to get closer to their defined priority goals. Partnerships have been critical for our successes, and we intend to continue to strengthen productive partnerships, and seek new alliances and collaboration.
Dr. Carissa Etienne
Director of the 海角社区, September 2018
Through partnerships, 海角社区 leverages skills, technologies, and resources of the public, private and non-profit sectors to extend the reach of our programs, foster cooperation and innovate new ways of advancing health.
海角社区 is utterly committed to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals health targets. Part of the everyday work is to engage in partnerships with civil society organizations, international agencies, the private sector and universities to promote technical cooperation with and between countries.
Partnering with 海角社区 supports the achievement of the United Nations鈥 Sustainable Development Goals, through and
海角社区 is uniquely positioned to address complex health challenges in the Americas and constantly seeking for partners and creative spaces for cooperation.
海角社区 offers its partners a unique opportunity to improve health in the Americas. As a recognized leader in health, it works at the regional and country level, providing both technical cooperation and influencing health policies. 海角社区 has a deep understanding of countries鈥 context via its 27 permanent country offices and 3 specialized centers. It serves as the and is part of the Inter-American System.
These valuable assets, combined with its convening power and successful record in diseases elimination since 1902, positions 海角社区 as a partner of choice.
海角社区 is constantly looking for high impact and innovative opportunities to work with new partners to further the advancement of public health through a variety of mechanisms that go beyond financial support and include, among others, knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Some of the ways these collaborations may be materialized include the implementation of technical cooperation projects by signing agreements, establishment of official relations with 海角社区 and designation as a Collaborating Center.
Agreements set the terms and conditions of the collaboration between an entity and 海角社区 for the implementation of activities in the field of health advancement. Such works typically help support the countries of the Americas in achieving their health goals.
鈥淥fficial relations鈥 is a privilege the 海角社区鈥檚 Governing Bodies grant to eligible non state actors (NSA) that have had, and continue to have, sustained and systematic engagement with 海角社区 for at least two years, assessed by both parties as being mutually beneficial. This privilege includes an agreed collaborative arrangement for three-years and the possibility to participate in sessions of 海角社区鈥檚 Governing Bodies.
Non-State actors that are non-governmental organizations, international business organizations, or philanthropic foundations may apply for official relations status.
Non-State actors in official relations with 海角社区 help extend the reach of the Organization鈥檚 actions by, among other things, disseminating and mainstreaming 海角社区鈥檚 policies through their own activities and networks. Collaboration with nonState actors in official relations also strengthens 海角社区鈥檚 advocacy actions, leading to the exchange of knowledge and expertise to advance 海角社区鈥檚 objectives and health goals.
There are currently 27 NSAs in official relations with 海角社区. A complete list of entities in official relations with 海角社区 can be found here.
A video of NSA official relations is available
More information about official relations with 海角社区, including how to apply, can be found here.
Collaborating Centers are key institutions with relevant expertise located throughout the world. They represent a valuable resource as an extended and integral arm of the World Health Organization in the achievement of its goals and implementation of its work. 海角社区/WHO Collaborating Centers are institutions such as universities, hospitals, research institutes, academies or ministries which have been designated by 海角社区/WHO to carry out activities in support of the Organization鈥檚 programs. Each 海角社区/WHO CC cooperates with a specified technical division, according to agreed upon terms of reference. This agreement is initially for a period of four years and in some cases may be renewed for an additional period of up to four years. 海角社区/WHO technical officers identify eligible institutions that are capable and willing to be designated as such. Then, after at least two years of successful collaboration, these officers initiate a proposal for designation from the regional or global WHO program. Applications or self-nominations by institutions are not accepted. Today there are nearly 200 active centers in 16 countries in the Americas. More details and information about our active Collaborating Centers. A complete list of Centers in the region can be found
Types of Partnerships
Academic institutions are entities engaged in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge through research, education, and training, including think tanks, which are policy-oriented institutions. International associations of academic institutions are considered nongovernmental organizations.
Partnering with Academic and Research Institutions
Academic and research institutions add an important independent and innovative component to 海角社区鈥檚 work, from the construction of critical thinking to the development of technical expertise through capacity building. Research is also paramount to evidence-based policymaking.
The modalities of these partnerships may include site visits, training programs, study tours, or professional missions that encourage information exchange, promote inter-regional dialogue and the exchange of experiences. Such initiatives are key to establishing critical linkages and creating cooperative relationships within the global scientific community.
海角社区 has 35 Member States in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, four Associate Members (Puerto Rico, Aruba, Cura莽ao, and Sint Maarten), three Participating States (France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom), and two Observer States (Portugal and Spain).
Government organizations include governmental official bodies, Ministries of Health, government aid agencies, health authorities, and other governmental agencies, networks and institutions (from the Americas and beyond) that cooperate with 海角社区 in pursuing countries鈥 national health strategies and plans, as well as the Organization鈥檚 public health goals.
Partnering with Government Organizations
海角社区鈥檚 success has largely depended on its ability to build strong, trusted long-term partnerships with its Member States through cooperation with the Ministries of Health and other governmental agencies. 海角社区 also cooperates with a broad range of aid and development agencies, both from the Member States and non-Member States, whose support and funding are crucial to formulate and implement technical cooperation programs.
海角社区鈥檚 sub-regional and country offices foster close relationships with the health sector within each country, thus increasing 海角社区鈥檚 presence and ability to act at the local level, enhancing our engagement with sub-regional integration mechanisms (including CARICOM, SICA, MERCOSUR), and scaling-up initiatives and results at a continental level.
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are non-profit entities that operate independently of governments. They are usually membership-based, with non-profit entities or individuals as members exercising voting rights, or are otherwise constituted with non-profit, public-interest goals. They are free from concerns of a private, commercial or profit-making nature.
They include a broad spectrum of entities, such as international, national and local NGOs, grassroots community organizations, civil society groups and networks, faith-based organizations, professional groups, disease-specific groups, and patient groups.
Partnering with Nongovernmental Organizations
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are seamless partners for 海角社区 given the nature and reach of their work in promoting common interests aligned with Universal Health. Their increasing 鈥渇ootprint鈥 in the region facilitates efforts at the broad and local level for improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through joint planning, programming and other mechanisms that result in successful actions and important outcomes.
Philanthropic foundations are non-governmental non-profit entities whose assets are provided by donors and whose income is spent on socially useful purposes, or on the provision of funds and resources to other organizations, institutions or individuals dedicated to social work. They are clearly independent from any private sector entity in their governance and decision-making.
Partnering with Philanthropic Foundations
Philanthropic foundations are important partners due to their commitment to serving families, communities and vulnerable population groups. 海角社区 and philanthropic foundations work together to carry out joint projects, share information, generate evidence, advocate for mutual objectives, and strengthen networks, supported through financial resources or contributions.
Private sector entities are commercial enterprises that are intended to make a profit for their owners. The term also refers to entities that represent, or are governed or controlled by private sector entities. International business associations are private sector entities that do not intend to make a profit for themselves but represent the interests of their members, which are commercial enterprises and/or national or other business associations.
Partnering with the Private Sector
海角社区 acknowledges the diverse value of working with the private sector, not only as an important funding source but also as a resource to complement technical expertise and increase the scale of 海角社区鈥檚 work. 海角社区 can greatly benefit from private sector expertise, innovation, products and services, and other resources.
Partners can go far beyond the health sector, including areas such as telecom, media, tourism, transportation, banks and many others.
海角社区 does not engage with the tobacco industry or non-state actors that work to further the interests of the tobacco industry. 海角社区 also does not engage with the arms industry.
The Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors (FENSA) guides the Organization in its efforts to successfully engage with the private sector and other non-state actors.
The UN system is made up of the UN Secretariat, and affiliated programs, funds, and specialized agencies, all with their own membership, leadership, and budget. Funds and programs are generally established by a resolution of the UN General Assembly and have a focused mandate. They are funded either mainly or entirely through voluntary contributions.
Specialized Agencies are legally independent international organizations funded by both voluntary and assessed contributions, which coordinate their work with the United Nations through negotiated agreements. They have separate budgets, members, rules, and personnel. They are funded by both voluntary and assessed contributions.
Partnering with United Nations Agencies
海角社区 serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System. As the specialized health agency of the United Nations in the region, 海角社区 coordinates and cooperates with the UN at country, sub-regional and regional level, to enhance synergies in order to maximize impact toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
海角社区 is involved in several global and regional interagency initiatives, such as the and the, which establish transformative partnerships to address some of the most complex health challenges, including the reduction of health inequities in key populations.
海角社区 also participates in high-level policy dialogue through the High-level Meetings convened by the United Nations, ensuring that health has a prominent place in the global agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Partnerships are 鈥渧oluntary and collaborative relationships between various parties, both public and non-public, in which all participants agree to work together to achieve a common purpose or undertake a specific task and, as mutually agreed, to share the risks and responsibilities, resources and benefits鈥.
United Nations General Assembly
Resolution 62/211, 19 December 2007
Partnerships with 海角社区 can function at the regional, sub-regional, national and sub-national levels.
Partnerships involve organizations or institutions from any nationality (member and non-member states), as long as they generate an impact on the health and wellbeing of the peoples in the region of the Americas.
海角社区 partners both with State and Non-State actors.
State actors
Government organizations, other United Nations agencies, academic and research institutions
海角社区 relies on important partnerships with government organizations, especially among its own Member States, through cooperation with the Ministries of Health and other governmental agencies. Serving as the Regional Office for the Americas at the World Health Organization (海角社区/WHO), 海角社区 works closely with many with United Nations agencies. As part of the Inter-American system, the Organization is an active participant in many hemispheric initiatives and human development arenas. Other important State actors include academic and research institutions within the governmental structure.
Non-State actors
Nongovernmental organizations, private sector entities, philanthropic foundations, academic and research institutions
海角社区 engages with non-State actors in view of their significant role in global health, for the advancement and promotion of public health.
Nongovernmental organizations are nonprofit entities that operate independently of governments. They could include, for example, grassroots community organizations, civil society groups and networks, faith-based organizations, professional groups, disease-specific groups, and patient groups.
Private sector entities are commercial enterprises intended to make a profit for their owners. This group includes, among others, business associations, companies, and private sector foundations.
Philanthropic foundations are non-profit entities whose assets are provided by donors and whose income is spent on socially useful purposes, which are independent of any private sector entity in their governance and decision-making.
Academic institutions are entities engaged in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge through research, education, and training.
In 2016, 海角社区 Member States adopted the Framework of Engagement with non-State Actors (FENSA).
This framework aims to strengthen 海角社区鈥檚 engagement with non-State actors, defined as non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, philanthropic foundations, and academic institutions, while protecting 海角社区鈥檚 work from potential risks such as conflict of interest, reputational risks, and undue influence.
Any proposed engagement with the private sector must follow the procedures established by the Office of the Legal Council under FENSA, including a due diligence and risk assessment.
Pursuant the Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors (FENSA), 海角社区 does not engage with the tobacco industry or non-State actors that work to further the interests of the tobacco industry. 海角社区 also does not engage with the arms industry.
Tobacco /Arms Related Disclosure Statement for Non-State Actors
Information Requested from Non-State Actors for Engagement with 海角社区/WHO
The External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (ERP) Department enables the forging of partnerships and alliances for the achievement of 海角社区鈥檚 strategic objectives. ERP guides and facilitates the development of new partnerships and supports partnership initiatives led by 海角社区鈥檚 technical areas and country offices.
ERP also supports the positioning of 海角社区 as partner of choice for non-State actors, national and international institutions in the design and monitoring of health sector interventions.
ERP is the first point of contact of prospective partners who fill out the partnership idea form submitted online.
If your organization shares our vision and you are you willing to engage on a fruitful partnership that contributes to the well-being of people, families and communities living in the Americas, fill in the form below and share your idea with us.
We will get in touch at the earliest opportunity.
Resources
海角社区 has a long-standing commitment to transparency with its Member-States, partners and the public in general.
海角社区's online provides public access to review
details of the Organization鈥檚 work, financing and implementation progress. With quarterly updates, this portal navigates through a detailed breakdown of our work.
Using the 鈥淐ontributors鈥 section, one may access the list of those partners which provided financial support, and how their collaboration contributes to the different health outcomes in the Americas.
海角社区 and Canada renew partnership for vaccination in Latin America and the Caribbean