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WHO Country cooperation strategy
Introducing the first WHO Country Cooperation Strategy e-guide
The purpose of this e-guide is to increase awareness of the importance of the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy, to improve the quality of the CCS process and the document produced, and to promote the use of the CCS.
Module 1 of this highly interactive guide (Overview and Introduction to the CCS) is now available online in English, French and Spanish. You may also request for CD-ROM copies through countryfocus@who.int
countryfocus@who.int
You will receive an online certificate upon successful completion of the module.
Click here to launch the WHO CCS e-guide
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What is the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy?
The WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) reflects a medium-term vision of the World Health Organization for its cooperation with a given country. It defines a strategic agenda for working with that country. The strategic agenda states the priorities jointly agreed upon for WHO cooperation in and with the country and clarifies the role WHO will play in which areas. The CCS is flexible. It is generally developed with a vision of four to six years but this time frame can be shorter, in particular for countries in crisis situations. The CCS is the key WHO instrument for alignment with national plans and strategies, and harmonization with partners at the country level. The CCS is thus used as a basis for dialogue, advocacy, resource mobilization and planning.
What are the core features of the CCS?
- The Head of WHO Country Office leads the team that undertakes the entire process with input from, and/or full participation of, the WHO Regional Office, headquarters, possibly other WHO Regions and country offices. The composition of the CCS team may vary depending on the context.
- Consultation and strategic dialogue at the country level, and within the entire WHO Secretariat, is the key to a successful CCS. This requires collaborative spirit and a sense of responsibility towards country work.
- WHO Country Cooperation Strategies have the flexibility to align their timeframes as much as possible on cycles at the country level. Cycles differ from one country to another. Different CCSs thus cover different periods of time.
The CCS document
The CCS document is an important product of the CCS process. It is written in a way that helps everyone understand the unique complexities of each particular country, and WHO's proposed strategic response for the medium-term.
Please click below to find a list of currently available country cooperation strategy documents.
Country cooperation strategies for downloading
CCS Briefs
These two-page briefs are based on the WHO Country cooperation strategy and summarize the main features of the country context in relation to health, development and external cooperation with partners; as well as the WHO strategic agenda i.e. the main priorities for WHO's work in and with the country in the medium-term.
Download the CCS briefs
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