If Countries Lead Will Donors Follow?
June 16, 2011
Washington, DC
MLI was invited to host a special session at the 2011 Global Health Council Conference in June. "If Countries Lead will Donors Follow?" featured officials from the five MLI countries and addressed how MLI countries are taking action to increase country ownership and leadership. The session was moderated by MLI Senior Advisor John Donnelly
Global Launch: MLI's Call to Action for Country-Led Development
June 14, 2011
Washington, DC
At the 2011 Global Health Council Conference, MLI offically launched the Call to Action for Country-Led Development. MLI brought together a large group of MLI leaders, Washington-based development partners, and non-governmental organizations to highlight this important document that was developed after last fall's Learning Collaborative Forum.
Rahel Gizaw: Featured Panelist at GHC
June 14, 2011 (All day)
Washington, DC
The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) epitomizes strengthening health systems through strengthening governance. Rahel Gizaw, MLI Country Lead for Ethiopia, told the audience at the Global Health Council’s annual conference that the BSC strengthens Ethiopia’s Federal Ministry of Health through capturing performance measures, targets and initiatives. With more clarity, more can be accomplished As a featured panelist on the Abt Associates’ session, ‘Integrating Governance into Health Systems Strengthening,’ Gizaw explained how the BSC, who’s roll out was supported by MLI, has created change over the last year for the majority of the health sector. This was only accomplished, she stated, through the commitment of leaders within the ministry. The government’s dedication was contagious.
