Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition: A Structural and Govenance Model RH Supplies Coalition Meeting, Seattle,18-19 May 2005

How can the RHSC effectively maximize its potential for impact?  Structural and Governance TOR Task Force members:  Elizabeth Lule and Sangeeta Raja, World Bank  Jagdish Upadhyay, UNFPA  Steve Sinding, IPPF  Alan Bornbusch, USAID  Amy Carter, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation  Terri Bartlett and Jane Hutchings, Supply Initiative  Three meetings

Brief History  2003 UNFPA Task Team  2004 RHSC loosely structured to foster collaborative activities, information sharing  2005 RHSC structured to support:  advancement of shared strategic priorities  transparent and efficient decision making  responsibility and accountability  evaluation

Objectives  Walk through the significant changes and rationale  Provide opportunity for discussion  Endorse approach and/or identify next steps for refinement

TOR Components  Assumptions  Goal and objectives  RHSC  new members  visiting participants  Steering committee  Working groups  Secretariat

RHSC Organizational Chart Secretariat Resource Mobilization and Awareness Raising Data/ Methodology Working Group Total Market Working Group Countries at Risk Working Group RHSC Steering Committee RHSC Chair

Steering Committee  Issue: Need for strategic board with clear decision making rights.  Established in November 2004  Steering Committee:  Provides overall RHSC direction  Oversees monitoring and evaluation  Serves as liaison with constituencies within the RHSC  Serves as conduit to larger RH community  12 month assessment

Working Groups  Issue: Strengthened Working Group structure with clear leadership and accountability  Established at the first Coalition meeting (April 2004)  Working Groups:  Contribute to and implement RHSC strategy  Develop basic monitoring and evaluation plans  Have an identified leader who helps ensure accountability  Receive modest operational support

Secretariat  Issue: Need for dedicated coordination, facilitation, and monitoring  Grew out of UNFPA Task Team identified need  Secretariat:  Provides overall cohesion and support among and to RHSC components  Regularly monitors and communicates RHSC progress against priorities and plans  Has full time staff  Is supported initially (12–24 months) by grant funds from one or more RHSC members  Is supported ultimately through member dues or contributions of a set amount

Thank you.