1. IHP+ First Steering Committee Meeting 15 January 2014
Introduction

2. better alignment for better results
IHP+ goals
A partnership to get better health results by putting agreed principles of effective development co-operation - Paris, Accra, Busan - into practice.
IHP+ partners support one national health plan, with progress monitored through one M&E platform, and shared accountability for results
better alignment for better results

3. IHP+ achievements: messages on progress from 2012 IHP+ country teams meeting
IHP+ has helped improve development cooperation in health but progress remains slower than anticipated.
Countries have moved further than development partners in putting principles into practice
The most critical areas for action have become known as the seven behaviours. These are not new but they are important.
Improvements in these behaviours will help accelerate results.
Faster progress requires action by all development partners – governments, CSOs, private sector and – especially – by international development partners

4. The seven behaviours
Agreement on priorities that are reflected in a single national health strategy and underpinning sub-sector strategies, through a process of inclusive development and joint assessment, and a reduction in separate exercises.
Resource inputs are recorded on budget and in line with national priorities.
Financial management systems are harmonized and aligned; requisite capacity building is being done or underway, and country systems strengthened and used.
Procurement/supply systems are harmonized and aligned; parallel systems phased out; country systems strengthened and used, with a focus on best value for money.
Joint monitoring of progress and results, based on one information and accountability platform.
Opportunities for systematic learning between countries are developed and supported by agencies (south-south/triangular cooperation).
Provision of strategically planned and well-coordinated technical support.
Matrix with JFA
17/11/2018

5. IHP+ evolving - growing number of partners
Developing countries: 8 35
Bilateral donors: 8 14
Int'l agencies and foundations*: 11 13
TOTAL 27 62
*African Development Bank, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, European Commission, GAVI Alliance, Global Fund, International Labour Organization, UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNDP, USAID, WHO, UNFPA, World Bank
Civil Society Organizations

6. IHP+ evolving as development landscape changes
Shift from aid effectiveness to more inclusive notion of development effectiveness (Busan, 2011)
Traditional donor DAH plateaued; rise of non traditional donors (BRICS)
Focus on results
Many lower/mid income economies growing; external funds still important
Big push on MDG's by 2015; post 2015 agenda; UHC
Still growing number of new initiatives
IHP+ rising number of signatories

7. IHP+ response Faster progress through
Action by all development partners – governments, NGOs, private sector; international agencies
Political and organizational action as well as technical tools
Reinforce accountability for results
Maximise links with institutions such as OECD-DAC
New, high level IHP+ oversight body established – this Steering Committee

8. IHP+ strategic directions 2014/15, to be discussed today
1. Political commitment and organizational action
Intensified action on 7 behaviours by development agencies
Intensified action and lesson learning in selected countries
2. Approaches and tools
Increased emphasis on one country platform for monitoring and accountability; mutual accountability; FM harmonization and alignment
Consolidation of JANS and compacts; increased CS engagement in national policy dialogue and performance monitoring
New areas: SSC and role of IHP+; strategic and well-coordinated TA
3. Accountability for results
Next round of all IHP+ partners monitoring using agreed indicators
Qualitative documentation of progress, results and lessons

9. IHP+ oversight and operations 2014
Steering Committee overall oversight and guidance; meets twice a year
Core Team WHO and World Bank; facilitates all efforts of partnership; works through staff in partner agencies
Reference Group supports Core Team; forum for information exchange and collaboration; meets alternate months, by phone
Working Groups as needed, for specific topics; report to Steering Committee
Plus
Country Health Teams Meeting All IHP+ partners; once every 2 years

10. Steering Committee roles and responsibilities
Shape IHP+ overall strategic directions and activities; exercise oversight and give guidance
Approve programme of work and budget
Agree Working Groups; review WG recommendations and agree on any actions to be taken forward
Effect change in individual organizations and associated global health partnerships, by promoting adoption of IHP+ principles and recommendations
Provide a forum for mutual accountability for results among IHP+ members

11. Steering Committee goals for today
To review and agree strategic directions for next 2 years, plus any modifications and the main elements of work programme
To advise on ways to more effectively address selected priorities