Policy
Advocacy/Policy Resource Group: IFGH Focal points - David Weakliam, Nadine Ferris France, Ros Tamming
Goal: Advocate to national and international policy makers on priority global health issues
Objectives:
- provide a platform for debate on global health and development by hosting seminars and highlighting issues that bring together field, academic and policy expertise
- advocate for the inclusion of a global health perspective in government and civil society initiatives pertaining to health and welfare
- encourage practitioners to consider health and welfare issues both in Ireland and abroad from a global health perspective
- make connections with other European and southern-based networks involved in global health advocacy
- advocate for greater involvement by Irish organisations and institutions in global health research and education
- promote evidence-based approaches
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IFGH submission on health to Irish Aid White Paper Review
Posted by Irish Forum for Global Health | Policy
The IFGH welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the White Paper review and has undertaken a wide and inclusive consultation process with its members through a series of open consultation meetings, eForum discussions and use of social media.
This 5000 word submission provides a coherent and focused contribution that we hope will support Irish Aid in guiding its development policy in the years to come.
This 5000 word submission provides a coherent and focused contribution that we hope will support Irish Aid in guiding its development policy in the years to come.
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27 Aug 2012
Reflections on the Global Fund: An open letter from Michel Kazatchkine
Posted by Nadine Ferris France | Policy
Stepping down after five years as Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, Michel Kazatchkine shares his parting views.
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21 Mar 2012
Financial transaction tax, aid effectiveness: Key moments for action
Posted by Irish Forum for Global Health | Policy
Financial transaction tax, aid effectiveness: Key moments for action
This November provides decision-makers with two opportunities to make decisions which could make a huge difference to development and global health programmes.
This November provides decision-makers with two opportunities to make decisions which could make a huge difference to development and global health programmes.
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14 Nov 2011
IFGH Policy and Advocacy Workshop, 30 Nov 2010: Feedback
Posted by Nadine Ferris France | Policy
The powerpoint presentations presents the feedback from the Policy Advocacy Resource Group that met during the IFGH Biennial Conference on 30 November 2010. This feedback suggests area of focus, principles and what IFGH can contribute.
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7 Jan 2011
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