1. SEAM Conference Welcome1

2. 2 Conference and MSH Overview Catherine Crone Coburn President

3. SEAM Conference Welcome3 2001 SEAM Conference Objectives Provide overview of the problem of lack of access, with situational reports and case studies from 7 countries Explore possible solutions to the problem by building on public-private sector collaboration Report on progress with the SEAM Program Offer the opportunity to learn from experts and engage in discussions of issues

4. SEAM Conference Welcome4 2001 SEAM Conference Format Plenary sessions  Information sharing on issues and innovative approaches to improving access  Country case reports and analyses Roundtable discussions  Six topics relating to improving access to and use of essential medicines  Small group exchange of ideas

5. SEAM Conference Welcome5 2001 SEAM Conference Anticipated Outcomes Feedback on the SEAM approach to defining and measuring access Recommendations for private-public sector collaboration to improve drug access Information sharing between organizations and individuals working to improve drug access Input to help define next steps in shaping and implementing the SEAM Program

6. SEAM Conference Welcome6 Management Sciences for Health MSH is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them. Through technical assistance, training, systems development, and applied research, MSH works collaboratively with decision makers throughout the world using modern management techniques to improve the delivery of health services.

7. SEAM Conference Welcome7 Management Sciences for Health Established in 1971 by Dr. Ron O’Connor  Inspired by Noboru Iwamura, a Japanese physician working in Nepal MSH has assisted public and private health and population programs in over 100 countries FY2000  Over $50 million budget  Maintains a staff of over 600 employees  57 country programs  Boston, Arlington/DC, approximately 20 MSH field/project offices worldwide

8. SEAM Conference Welcome8 Management Sciences for Health