Transcript A WHO model for networking: The Global Network of WHO CCs for Occupational Health Evelyn Kortum Occupational Health Team Interventions for Healthy Environments Department of Public.

A WHO model for networking:
The Global Network of WHO CCs for Occupational Health
Evelyn Kortum
Occupational Health Team
Interventions for Healthy
Environments
Department of Public Health
& Environment
WHO
CC/CIS network
collaboration
Where are our common interests?
What can we achieve together?
Which areas could we focus on?
Which mechanisms should we use for collaboration?
…benefits…challenges…
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Outline
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Role & functions of WHO Collaborating Centres
The Global Network
The evolving Global Work Plan
Some thought on collaboration….
A WHO Collaborating Centre
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is a key institution with relevant expertise
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represents a valuable resource for WHO
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is a highly valued mechanism of cooperation
assist WHO in implementing its mandated work at
regional and global levels
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enhances the scientific validity of global health work
develops and strengthens institutional capacity in
countries and regions
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Functions of WHO CCs
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collection, collation and dissemination of information;
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standardization (terminology, technology, substances, methods and procedures)
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development of evidence-based technical guidance tools and resource
materials on various topics;
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development and application of appropriate technology;
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participation in collaborative research developed under WHO's leadership,
including the planning, conduct, monitoring & evaluation of research,
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evaluation of WHO interventions in countries, as well as promotion of the
application of the results of research;
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Capacity building & training;
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coordination of activities carried out by several institutions on a given subject;
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provision of monitoring, preparedness and response services to deal with
disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
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2009: > 800 WHO CCs in 90 Member States
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Number of
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Number of
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Collaboration patterns
800 WHO CCs in 90 Member States
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2000 : EB encouraged WHO CCs to develop
working relations with other centres by setting
up or joining collaborative networks with WHO’s
support
Some developments
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Network CCs:
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Network Partner:
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68 CCs
3 NGOs in official relations with WHO
ILO, Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC), International Organization
of Employers (IOE)
Global CC Network established in 1990 at a CC meeting in Helsinki at FIOH,
with the intent to provide support to the WHO Programme and to strengthen
coordination and contributions by the CCs
Subsequent meetings: Moscow 1992, Beijing 1994, Bogota 1997, Helsinki
1999, Chiangmai 2001, 2003 Brazil, 2006 Stresa
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Global Strategy on Occupational Health for All endorsed by the WHA in 1996
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Global Plan of Action on Workers' Health, 2008-2017 (5 Objectives)
Network Chair: NIOSH
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CC Workplan 2009-2012
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CC Workplan 2009-2012
Criteria for working with the CCs
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Fit into one of the 5 priority areas
Partnering with CCs in other countries
Address an OH issue of regional or global
importance
Clearly show benefits and beneficiaries
Impact, sustainability
Piece work together to obtain substantial results
Meeting patterns – face-to-face
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Planning Committee meetings/every 3 years
face-to-face before the CC meeting
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Global CC meetings/every 3 years face-toface
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clarify roles of all parties in achieving the Workplan
objectives by 2012
discuss progress, needs/gaps, implementation
clearly define the deliverables/products
obtain CC commitments to fill gaps, to support, to
continue collaboration
Communication patterns
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Many many many e-mails
3-monthly electronic Newsletter
issued by NIOSH
Quarterly WHO GOHNET Newsletter
WHO website
– www.who.int/occupational_health
Publishing our collaborative work
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Bangkok, 24 June 2008
Examples of successful products
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geolibrary.org - the global environmental &
occupational health e-library of training materials and
practice tools
Toolkits:
– Chemicals
– Silica
– Psychosocial risks
– Needlestick injuries
Guidance materials – Protecting Workers' Health series
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CC/CIS collaboration :
Where are our common interests?
THE ROLE OF CCs
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THE ROLE OF CIS Information Centres
collect, collate and disseminate
information
compile OSH information and distribute
worldwide
develop evidence-based technical
guidance tools and resource materials on
various topics
create and disseminate authoritative
publications; exchange information and
good practice
develop and apply appropriate
technology;
develop off-line electronic resources;
collaborative databases; learn new
information techniques
training, including research training;
capacity-building work at country level
build capacities in Regional Centres; share
common concerns and solutions; training
to promote OSH through CIS Centres