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The promise of public-private partnerships in health

The promise of public-private partnerships in health. Elizabeth Macgregor-Skinner, Abt Associates June 10, 2011. Why?. “Today’s threats demand new partnerships across sectors and across societies – creative collaborations to achieve what no one can accomplish alone”

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The promise of public-private partnerships in health

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  1. The promise of public-private partnerships in health Elizabeth Macgregor-Skinner, Abt Associates June 10, 2011

  2. Why? “Today’s threats demand new partnerships across sectors and across societies – creative collaborations to achieve what no one can accomplish alone” - President Barack Obama

  3. What is a PPP? Involves a for-profit and not-for-profit organization that agree to share a common objective in order to create social value and share the benefits Collaboration formalized in a contract that is jointly designed and implemented and assures accountability

  4. Brand credibility Test new markets Compliance Healthy workforce Social Responsibility Visibility What motivates health partnerships

  5. Companies Skills, services, products Market access Technology $$ Resources Communication and marketing know-how Long-term country commitment Partners bring complementary assets • USAID or donor • Policy influence • Development expertise • Credibility • Funding • Local and global networks • Convening ability • Transparency

  6. Aligning interests is key Partnership Opportunity

  7. Health partnerships • Product development partnerships • Infrastructure • Strengthen private health providers • Workplace health programs • Information communication technology for health • Sharing expertise

  8. An alliance building approach SUSTAINED INTEREST IN PARTNERSHIPS NEW APPROACHES INCREASED DIALOG IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES 8

  9. Opportunities for health • Pilot approaches for emerging health issues and new technologies • Address health system gaps • Develop longer-term PPPs that align interests with needs • Added resources in times of diminishing donor funding • Collaboration with multinationals for regional reach

  10. Key points • Businesses are interested in engaging in partnerships to advance development in emerging markets • PPPs may bring needed resources to health issues when public resources are limited • Successful partnerships identify areas of mutual interest for engagement

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