1. Health
Doing Business with the World - The new role of corporate leadership in global development
Geneva, September 2007
World Business Council for
Sustainable Development

2. Overview The global view
Profile on health care in developing countries: HIV/AIDS

3. The global view
Good health enables individuals to thrive and participate fully in the economic and social life of their communities.
Malnutrition contributes to
over half of child deaths. Progress in reducing child malnutrition has
been slow.
-WHO (2005). Health in the Millennium Development Goals
Leading causes of death in 2002, in millions1 “ ”
References for statistics in this slide
1World Health Organization, WHO database, 2002.

4. Profile on health care in developing countries: HIV/AIDS
"In 2005, an estimated 15.2 million children had lost one or both parents to AIDS, 80 per cent of them in sub-Saharan Africa. By 2010, the figure is likely to rise to more than 20 million. " 
-UN (2007). "The Millennium Development Goals Report."
Estimated number of adults
infected with HIV, by WHO region,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) The World Health Report.
(22 August 2007)
Source: UN (2007). "The Millennium Development Goals Report. "

5. Needs & Challenges
Societal needs
Key challenges limiting progress

6. A healthy workforce is a vital part of any economy
Societal needs
Improved housing and sanition to prevent infectious diseases
Access to affordable health care -- medical practitioners and health care facilities
Well-equipped and fully-resourced hospitals
Access to affordable drugs
A healthy workforce is a vital part of any economy

7. Key challenges limiting progress
Discrepancies in funding of public health policies
Poor or lacking regulatory frameworks
Inadequate public funding for health care facilities and infrastructure
In low income households, the first response to illness tends to be self-medication1
References for statistics in this slide
1World Resources Institute The Next 4 Billion.
2World Resources Institute The Next 4 Billion.
Lack of quality control resulting in the distribution and use of fake drugs2
Source: Health Systems: Facts & Trends, WBCSD, 2006.

8. Opportunities What is the size of the market?
Health care opportunities: focus on pharmaceuticals
Key messages
WBCSD Resources

9. What is the size of the market?
Source: World Resources Institute The Next 4 Billion.

10. Health care opportunities: focus on pharmaceuticals
Source: World Resources Institute The Next 4 Billion.

11. Key messages For business, investing in improved health systems can:
Create new markets and revenue streams by developing health care products & services for the currently underserved
Create a healthier labor force by investing in health care for employees and their communities
Improve health education by partnering with local communities, government and development actors
For governments, an effective policy framework for improved health can:
Improve overall quality of life of the population
Increase the presence of a healthier able-bodied workforce
Reduce economic and societal health care costs
Lead to innovative partnerships with business and development actors to improve health education, access and effectiveness of health care

12. WBCSD Resources
Health Systems: Facts and trends - Affecting business decisions today
This publication describes ten key health topics, including disease, environment and health, prevention and personal responsibility, health systems and information technology.
The Business of Health - The Health of Business: Building the case for health, safety and wellness
The examples gathered in this publication by the WBCSD and IBLF serve to illustrate the business case for corporate action on health and demonstrate how companies can positively and imaginatively engage with these issues to create business advantages.
Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology and Health Care - Results of a stakeholder dialogue
This report is a result of a stakeholder dialogue among 40 participants from business, NGOs, and legal and political experts. It discusses controversial issues of intellectual property rights in the application of modern biotechnology to medical R&D.
Health & safety in the cement industry: Examples of good practice
Ensuring healthy and safe working conditions for employees and contractors is a fundamental key to corporate social responsibility, and is one of the most important issues for the cement industry.

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