2010 annual report

Overview

The reasons for the Alliance HPSR to build and strengthen partnerships – within the World Health Organization (WHO), with other Geneva-based organizations and with other actors internationally – are many. Working with others helps to minimize unnecessary duplication and reduce ineffi ciencies. Working with other organizations provides the Alliance with a wealth of learning opportunities, including: exposure to different and innovative operational and strategic approaches; lessons from countries, sectors and projects outside the Alliance’s current realm of activities; and work with professionals who have skills and experience that complement those of the Alliance Secretariat and its supporters. Partnerships with institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facilitate greater country ownership and foster local leadership. Working together to develop common frameworks and recommendations makes it easier for countries’ institutions to use them. This report describes in more detail the increase in activities carried out with partners.