Results of brokering regional PPPs – more than just money Elizabeth Macgregor-Skinner June 15, 2011.

Results of brokering regional PPPs – more than just money

Elizabeth Macgregor-SkinnerJune 15, 2011

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The 4th Sector Health Project

Latin America and Caribbean Leverage resources through PPPs Increase corporate engagement in health Build relationships with multinationals

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Why should companies partner?

Access health knowledge & technical expertise

Introduce new products/technologies

Strengthen stakeholder networks

Reduce financial burdens M&E Social responsibility

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Why regional partnerships?

USAID Global & local Missions Regional health

priorities Regional

implementation partners

Companies Define markets

regionally Regional management

structures Address global priorities Speed expansion

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What partners bring

USAID $$ Resources Development expertise Credibility Partner networks Convening ability

Companies Skills, services,

products Access to markets Technology $$ Resources Communication and

marketing know-how

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Partnerships align interests

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Partnership Opportunity

Our approach to alliance building

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SUSTAINED INTEREST IN PARTNERSHIPS

NEW APPROACHES

INCREASED DIALOG

IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES

4th Sector Health regional partnerships in >12 countries

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Increasing health programming among RedeAmérica members

Goal: Increase corporate investment in health as part of grass-roots development

Strengthen program efforts of 70+ LAC corporations

Develop health framework to outline best practices

Create local ties to health partners Monitor future investments

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Testing use of ICT tools for maternal & child health

Goal: Improve MCH through use of mobile technology

Track and manage pregnant women and newborns in Nicaragua

Infrastructure for mobile expansion to rural areas by Claro and Ericsson

Documenting cost/benefit and feasibility Regional learning through LAC Open

Source working group

Key challenges

Timeline to negotiate Understanding

multinational corporate structures

Aligning USAID priorities Defining engagement at

multiple levels Finding regional

implementation partners

Opportunities beyond resources

Bring new resources to development and health

Pilot approaches for emerging health issues and new technologies

Target resources to critical but underfunded health priorities

Longer term partnerships with flexibility to meet health gaps

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How can we spur more PPPs in Health

Engagement & educate companies on health issues Understand and accept corporate interests Determine mutual interests and alliance value Clear management plan Learn and expand Give PPPs visibility

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Thank You!

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