1. EGTOR proceedings and proposals
Ms Liisa Ollila
Director of International Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of Finland
17th meeting of the NDPHS Committee of Senior Representatives
Moscow, Russia
29-30 June 2010
Document CSR 17/6.1a/Info 1
EGTOR proceedings and proposals

2. Establishment of the EGTOR and its tasks
The Terms of Reference of the EGTOR adopted by the CSR on 5 November 2009
As stipulated in the EGTOR ToR, “the overall task of the EGTOR is to draft Terms of Reference for new/restructured Expert Groups with clear and time-limited mandates and tasks”

3. Composition and the Chair
Finland (Chair)
Canada
Norway
Russia
Sweden
The Chairs and ITAs of the present four NDPHS Expert Groups
NDPHS Secretariat (also served as the secretariat for the EGTOR)

4. EGTOR meetings
Four meetings have been held during November 2009 to June 2010:
EGTOR 1, 23 November 2009, Oslo, Norway
EGTOR 2, 19 January 2010, Helsinki, Finland
EGTOR 3, 25 February 2010, Moscow, Russia
EGTOR 4, 9 June 2010, Helsinki, Finland

5. Proceedings of the EGTOR
Developed a proposed templates for EG ToR and TG ToR, which can be used in the future for new Expert Groups and Task Groups
Proposed ToRs for restructured/new Expert Groups and Task Groups
New ToRs:
Take into account the ToRs of the current NDPHS Expert Groups
Adequately cover NDPHS Goals and Operational Targets
Take into account available resources
Reflect the NDPHS lead role for health priority sub-area of the EUSBSR

6. Proposals to the CSR
Successful implementation of the new NDPHS Strategy requires reshaping of the current expert-level structures of the Partnership and ensuring that they be focused on the implementation of the adopted Goals and Operational Targets (OTs). The EGTOR recommends that the expert-level structures of the NDPHS include not only Expert Groups, but also Task Groups

7. Proposals to the CSR (1)
An Expert Group on HIV/AIDS and Associated Infections (HIV/AIDS&AI EG) be established. It would build on the current HIV/AIDS EG and would cover HIV/AIDS and associated infections

8. Proposals to the CSR (2&2a)
An Expert Group on Health Systems (HS EG) be established. It would build on the current PHC EG and PH EG
A new Task Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR TG) be established

9. Proposals to the CSR (3&3a)
A new Expert Group on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (ASA EG) be established
A new Task Group on Alcohol and Drug Prevention among Youth (ADPY TG) be established

10. Proposals to the CSR (4,4a&4b)
A new Expert Group on Horizontal Cooperation on Lifestyle-related Non-Communicable Diseases and Good Social and Work Environments (HOC EG) be established
The current SIHLWA Sub-group on Occupation Health and Safety (SIHLWA-OSH) be transformed to a Task Group on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH TG)
A new Task Group on Indigenous Mental Health, Addictions and Parenting (IMHAP TG) be established

11. Proposals for further rapid action (1)
Consistent with the NDPHS Work Plan for 2010, rapid action be taken by the EG and TG Lead Partners and co-Lead Partners to ensure swift and smooth commencement of the groups led by them. This includes, but is not limited to:
participants and other interested bodies appoint their representatives and alternates to the established EGs and TGs
EG and TG Lead Partners and co-Lead Partners ensure human and financial resources for the leadership in the groups
elaborate work plans, which would specify the methods, milestones and resources with which the respective Operational Targets are to be reached

12. Proposals for further rapid action (2)
Efforts be continued, and where necessary new ones be taken, to ensure funding be made available for projects to be developed/facilitated by the NDPHS

13. Thank you for your attention