Agenda
- Opening: Manoj Jhalani, SEARO-WHO
- Purchasing priorities to respond to COVID-19: Inke Mathauer HQ-WHO, TsolmonTsilaajav SEARO-WHO
- Country experiences: Indu Bhushan NHA-India, Albert Domingo Philippines-WHO
- Closing: Peter Cowley, WPRO-WHO
Objectives
- Share existing guidance on strategic purchasing for an effective COVID-19 response
- Discuss challenges and opportunities around contracting the private sector
- Identify possible policy options and actions needed to strengthen the COVID-19 response through strategic purchasing
Moderation: Valeria de Oliveira Cruz, SEARO-WHO
When: 19 May 10:00 – 12:00
Time Zone: UTC+2:00
