1. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Introduction to the Global Advisory Panel Dr Rudolf Schwabe September 5, 2013 Swisstransfusion

2. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Providing advice and support to National Redcross Societies on governance and risk management of blood programmes at a global, regional and country level.

3. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Presentation Overview  Background to GAP Establishment Blood Policy Partnerships Membership National Societies involvement in blood  GAP’s programme Support to National Society blood services Tools and resources Knowledge sharing Priority activities  Conclusion

4. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Background

5. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Background  GAP commenced in May 2001 following IFRC Decision in November 2000:  IFRC ceased technical support to NSBS (Exit Strategy) and focussed on promotion of VNRBD.  Need for an expert group to support National Societies to exit Blood Transfusion or to bring it to an acceptable minimum level

6. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Background  2011- new IFRC Blood Policy approved by General Assembly (stay in if done safely)  GAP established as separate legal entity to IFRC in July 2012 to provide support to NSBS  Association under Swiss civil code  GAPs mandate outlined in Official statutes and TOR

7. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC Blood Policy  The IFRC blood policy “Promoting Safe and Sustainable Blood Systems” outlines the responsibilities of IFRC, GAP, NS and BS in managing the risks associated with operating a blood program  GAP’s primary purpose is to provide advice, tools resources and support to NSBS to assist in managing these risks.

8. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP support to NS blood programmes Describes the role of GAP in supporting NSBS and the tools and resources available for assistance. Refer: link on IFRC website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr -8XFaHhAQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr -8XFaHhAQ Video – IFRC Blood policy and GAP

9. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Partnerships (I) IFRC  IFRC Permanent observer status on the GAP Executive Board  GAP is an IFRC Reference Centre on issues affecting NS blood programmes  Post emergency assistance response for RC/RC blood services, upon invitation.  Coordination of regional activities with IFRC Zone Office  GAP provide assistance to NS and IFRC on blood related matters.  Links with VNRBD programmes

10. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Partnerships (II) NSBS  Priority country support programmes  Bilateral support  Twinning arrangements (eg Honduras) WHO  Support IFRC/WHO Joint strategy  Collaboration at a global, regional and country level (eg Nepal)  Input into key documents Other stakeholders (eg AABB, AfSBT)  Collaboration at a global, regional, country level as required, for the benefit of NS blood programmes

11. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP member blood services  America (US)  Australia  Austria  Belgium (President)  Finland  Germany  Honduras  Hong Kong (China)  Israel (MDA)  Japan  Switzerland (Past Pres.)  Thailand Observers: IFRC

12. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

13. NS blood activity global mapping results, 2010 Of 187 NS, 161 (or 86%) are involved in blood programme activities 22, 12%

14. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP’s Programme

15. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Core GAP Activities  Provide technical advice on corporate governance and risk management  Promote knowledge sharing, networking and partnership among Red Cross and Red Crescent blood services  Develop Blood Service tools, resources and guidelines  Provide priority country support to NS most in need  Focus on level A blood programmes  Support IFRC VNRBD programme

16. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Support - Tools and resources Provides guidance for NS on managing blood program related risks. Available on IFRC website: https://fednet.ifrc.org/en/resources/hea lth-and-care/blood/materials-and-tools 1. GAP manual: Development of Safe and Sustainable National Blood Programmes

17. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP - Tools and resources Enables NSBS to identify their corporate governance and risk management issues Focusses on the fundamental aspects NS should consider when undertaking blood programme activities Individual feedback reports provided with suggested strategies to improve risk management and corporate governance 2. GAP Self assessment questionnaire

18. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Support - Priority NS assistance  GAP identifies 1-2 priority NS each year for specific technical assistance  Current GAP priority NS are: Nepal Vietnam Indonesia Honduras

19. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Priority Country - Nepal Support provided by GAP in 2012/13 ranged from high level support through to dedicated technical assistance. High level support example: Assisted NRCS and NBTS in negotiation with Government and National Public Health Laboratory regarding appropriate funding for blood donation screening.

20. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Priority Country - Nepal  Government commitment achieved to fund ELISA testing equipment for screening blood donations for TTI.  In December 2012, NBTS Director confirmed all blood donations collected in Kathmandu now screened for TTI on ELISA. High level support example - continued

21. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Priority country - Nepal Technical support example  support to develop a strategic plan.  Key activities  Deliverables planned over 3 year period  Budget for key strategic activities  The strategic plan is being used for external funding to support its facility re-build program

22. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Priority countries Indonesia GAP activity has progressed to an on- going “twinning” support arrangement with Australian Red Cross Blood Service, for provision of support to develop a national quality assurance system. Vietnam Increase in the level of involvement of blood program by VRC Discussions being held with Japan Red Cross Blood Service to clarify support arrangements.

23. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies GAP Priority Countries  Honduras New GAP priority country GAP enabled Bilateral support arrangement with SRC In progress

24. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Conclusion In coordination with partners, GAP will continue to provide  support to National Societies Blood Services at global, regional and country level.

25. Global Advisory Panel (GAP) on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Thank you. Any questions?