Forum at a glance
FORUM OBJECTIVES
The Forum has three main objectives:
- To build consensus on accelerating human resources for health action
- To build implementation capacity on human resources for health action at a global and country level
- To build networks and alliances as a global movement on human resources for health moving from recognition to concrete action
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Commitment to a Global Action Plan for the coming decade
- Better knowledge on what works, what has not, and why
- Enhanced and strengthened implementation capacity
- A consolidated and revitalized global movement
Pre-conference activities, 2 - 3 March 2008
*Overview constituency meetings and skills building workshops
This includes activities customized for various groups:
- GHWA Board Meeting
- GHWA Taskforce & Working Group Meetings
- Constituency Meetings*
- Regional Meetings
- Tourist expeditions
- Site visits
Human Resources for Health Action Conference, 4 - 5 March 2008
The conference will comprise a series of topical keynote addresses, thematic panel discussions and related parallel break-out sessions. The themes include:
- Leadership
- Financing
- Management
- Migration and Retention
- Education and Training
- Partnerships
- Global Action Plan
Skill building workshops and constituency meetings, 6 - 7 March 2008
These provide an opportunity to participate in a rich selection of skills building workshops*. These workshops will target country and development partner operational level staff and will cover a broad spectrum of health workforce issues. Constituencies will be welcome to organize focused issue meetings. Participants will also have the option of site visits to local health facilities. Those who are interested can use this time to explore local tourist attractions.
Multi-day non-stop activities, all week
There will be a number of on-going activities throughout the Forum period. These include:
- Human Resources for Health Capacity Market Place
- Poster Presentation
- Photo Exhibition
- Health Workers’ Voice Booth
- Mini Library on National Health Workforce Strategy and Master Plans
- Crafts and arts market