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SIDS Network Website for Collaborative Work and Knowledge Sharing

4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013. SIDS Network Website for Collaborative Work and Knowledge Sharing. Miguel Peixoto WHO-AFROAHO. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013. Presentation Outline. Background and Context SIDS Declarations & Results Health Observatories

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SIDS Network Website for Collaborative Work and Knowledge Sharing

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  1. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013 SIDS Network Website for Collaborative Work and Knowledge Sharing Miguel Peixoto WHO-AFRO\AHO 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  2. Presentation Outline • Background and Context • SIDS Declarations & Results • Health Observatories • AHO Objectives and Components • National Health Observatories • Cape Verde NHO Experience • SIDS NHO’s Virtual Community Network • Objectives and Collaborative Tools • Next Steps and Expected Outcomes 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  3. The Seychelles Declaration Mahé, 24th of October 2006 • Commitments: • Provide technical support to African Small Island Developing States to strengthen the development of national policies, plans and programmes for prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases. • Disseminate reliable evidence of health situation and health risks facing SIDS and sensitize the international community to contribute to sustain health services and improve progress towards health MDGs. • Facilitate technical cooperation among SIDS. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  4. The Seychelles Declaration Mahé, 24th of October 2006 • Actions taken: • African Health Observatory: AFRO Data & Statistics, the Analytical Country Profiles and Network platform. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  5. Cape Verde Declaration Praia, 19th of March 2009 • Commitment: • To set up mechanisms for documenting and sharing best practices by using modern communication technologies including the creation of a website and drawing upon the specific expertise existing in each country. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  6. Cape Verde Declaration Praia, 19th of March 2009 • Actions taken: • Establishment of the SIDS Network Web community for collaborative work supported by the African Health Observatory Portal (www.aho.afro.who.int/networks/group/sids-network). 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  7. Cape Verde Declaration Praia, 19th of March 2009 • Commitment: • To set up a mechanism for capacity building in the evaluation and/or strengthening of medicine policies. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  8. Cape Verde Declaration Praia, 19th of March 2009 • Actions taken: • Development of Statistical Overviews and Detailed Statistical Factsheets for Cape Verde, Comoros, Mauritius, São Tomé e Príncipe and Seychelles available on the AHO Portal. • Development of Analytical Health profiles for Cape Verde (in Portuguese) and Comoros (in French) available on the AHO Portal. • Establishment of the Cape Verde National Health Observatory (NHO) to strengthen National Health Information Systems, M&E and Policy development process. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  9. Comoros Communique Moroni, 10th of March 2011 • Commitment: • Provide technical support in the establishment of their networks of national health observatories, in human resources for health [...]. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  10. Comoros Communique Moroni, 10th of March 2011 • Actions taken: • Regular communication with Cape Verde WCO to establish and launch the Cape Verde National Health Observatory (NHO) in 2013. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  11. From Astronomical to Health Observatories • Observing the heavens (Astrology, Astronomy...) • 1st Health Observatory in France - 1974 • Numerous now, but mostly in Europe & USA • One-stop shop for high quality information and evidence • Some also strive to improve the use of information, evidence, knowledge 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  12. AHO is an Instrument for Strengthening National Health Systems • Bridging the Knowledge Gap • Relevant, timely, valid & reliable IEK • Shared & used for policy & decision • Multitude of Clients • Public & private; multi-disciplinary; Multi-sectoral; • Broader Scope • Systems in addition to outcomes; • social goals plus health goals; • quantitative plus qualitative sources • Better Information Architecture • Transparent; Collaborative; Communities of practice 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  13. 3. Data and Statistics 4. Regional and Country Profiles 5. Publications 6. National Observatories AHO Seven Major Components 1. Collaborative Web Portal 2. AHO Blog 7. Networks / Communities of Practice 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  14. 3. Raw data, statistical tables, graphs, maps, and factsheets 4. Comprehensive and Analytical Regional and Country Profiles 5. Thematic & country-specific publications 6. Support the development of national observatories AHO Seven Major Components 1. Collaborative Web Portal 2. AHO Blog 7. Networks / Communities of Practice 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  15. Data and Statistics Country and District Profiles Publications District Observatories National Observatories The Target: Support all countries to establish national observatories - Regional model adapted to country settingsCurrently: On going work with 3 countries to establish national observatories (1 English, 1 French, 1 Portuguese speaking) National Observatory Portal Networks / Communities of Practice 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  16. NHO’s Stakeholders • Ministry of Health • WHO-AFRO • Government Institutions • Health Care Providers • Universities & Research Institutions • Private sector & NGOs • African Regional Organizations • Other Organizations & Institutions 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  17. NHO Functions • A descriptive function that provides for an easily accessible database; • An analytical function that draws lessons from successes and failures that can assist policy makers in the formulation of strategies; • A prediction function to forecast potential outcomes; • A prescriptive function that brings forward recommendations for action; • A monitoring and evaluation function that focuses on aspects that can be improved; • A capacity strengthening function that aims to develop partnerships and share knowledge both within the country. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  18. Cape Verde NHO Experience • OMS CV and CV MoH initiative in collaboration with, NOSI, INE and MCA to set 9 District Health Observatories. • Complete the Cape Verde Country Analytical Profile. • Country ownership and motivation. • Try to replicate the good practices/experience acquired in CV in other African countries. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  19. Pilot Cape Verde NHO Experience 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  20. Collaborative Networks • Establish networking capabilities by using online tools and conferencing facilities to assist the creation and support Communities of Practice, Virtual Networks and the development of AHO specific set of Social Tools with the intention to: • Generate and share information, evidence & knowledge; • Promote and facilitate the use of evidence for policy and decision. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  21. At All Levels • Regional Office & IST level (e.g. Working groups) • WCO level (e.g. 46 IER focal points) • Sub-regional (SIDS Network) • Country (e.g. National observatories) Collaborative Networks • Working Groups established at the Regional Office • Health systems • HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria • Family & reproductive health • Communicable diseases, chronic diseases, mental disorders & injuries • Key determinants (Risk factors, food & nutrition, physical environment, social determinants) • More as needed 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  22. Collaborative Networks Other examples in Nature: 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  23. SIDS Community Network • Advantages of using a network approach: • Weaving Community; • Enabling Diverse Perspectives; • Building and Sharing Knowledge (best practices); • Coordinating Resources and Action. 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  24. SIDS Community Network 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  25. SIDS Community Network 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  26. SIDS Community Network Tools • Publish/Search Documents (all formats) • Participate in Discussions • Plan Events • Launch Polls • Make Questions • Blog entries • Wiki pages • Create Sub-groups 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  27. SIDS Next Steps • AHO • Designate a focal person • Identify members of national working group • Develop the Analytical country profile (part of the AHO work) • Develop SIDS Community Network • NHO • Designate a focal person • Identify group of stakeholders • Develop a framework and action plan 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  28. SIDS Next Steps • SIDS Network website • Designate SIDS focal persons • Interact with the other focal persons • Update the website: Disseminate data and knowledge sharing • Promote collaborative work • Schedule regular events 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

  29. Thank you 4th SIDS Meeting, São Tomé, 16-18 April, 2013

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