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The GAVI 2004-2005 work plan

This area focuses on updates and information on the work plan. Just choose a priority area (==>>) or click here for a list of all 30 targets

GAVI's 2004-2005 work plan is an expression of its Partners' commitment to immunizing children worldwide. Based on the Strategic Framework -- adopted by the GAVI Board in July 2003 -- the work plan focuses resources in areas in which GAVI's added value has been demonstrated, and in new areas in which GAVI could make a profound difference.

The work of the Alliance in the next two years will focus on four major goals: strengthening health service delivery, ensuring access to vaccines and related products, securing long-term financing, and strategic planning. These goals are broken down into 30 targets distributed in ten priority areas. These goals, priorities and targets have been identified as the best route to reach GAVI's milestones and accomplish its objectives.

In 2004-2005 GAVI is expanding its current efforts in financial sustainability, vaccine provision and supply, and improving health information systems. These activities will help ensure that more countries’ immunization programs are financially sustainable, that an affordable vaccine supply is assured, and improve the quality of health data.

GAVI is taking on a new, more active role in addressing system-wide barriers and stepping-up efforts in populous countries. It is widely recognized that, in many developing countries, sustainable health services depend upon better integration across the health sector. Furthermore, the GAVI "Access" milestone will only be reached if the countries with the largest populations of unimmunized children substantially increase their coverage. With its strong network of committed partners, it is anticipated that GAVI is well positioned to make substantial inroads in these new areas in the coming years.

Priority areas

Strengthening service delivery

==>> Health information and monitoring systems

==>> Contributing to alleviation of system-wide barriers

==>> Enhanced efforts in large population countries

Ensuring access to vaccines and related products

==>> Procurement/Supply of existing products

==>> Development and introduction of new, near-term products

==>> Managing process for country support from Vaccine Fund

Securing long-term financing

==>> Financial sutainability

==>> Recapitalization of The Vaccine Fund

Strategic planning & monitoring

==>> Setting priorities

==>> Monitoring progress

Other

==>> Alliance coordination

Strengthening service delivery

==> Health information and monitoring systems

Data Quality Self-Assessment (DQS) methodology and other tools finalized
All countries with failed DQAs have received timely and adequate support
DQS systematically used by at least 10 countries
Health system (HMIS) and immunization (EPI) specific reporting coordinated, where possible

==> Contributing to alleviation of system-wide barriers

Agreement by major health sector stakeholders on joint efforts to alleviate health systems barriers.
ICCs strengthened, with stronger links to NGOs and higher level national health coordination committees.
Efforts in 10 high-performing and 10 low-performing countries undertaken, lessons learned, documented and best practices shared.

==>> Enhanced efforts in large population countries

Seven large population countries have made analysis of the barriers and possible solutions, and have agreed with their ICCs on action plans.
GAVI and partners have established new policies to support the seven large population countries.
Lessons from accelerated disease control initiatives (ADCs) applied in the large population countries as appropriate.
The large population countries are back on track or show tendency of getting back on track in immunization coverage.

Ensuring access to vaccines and related products

==>> Procurement/Supply of existing products

Minimal divergence between vaccine forecasts and uptake.
Establish planning processes for vaccines provision, with focus on hepB, Hib and YF and support to other GAVI vaccine initiatives

==>> Development and introduction of new, near-term products

Technologies for immunization: prioritization reviews, evaluations and advocacy.
Monitor the progress towards establishing the public health benefit and demand for rotavirus and pneumococcal vaccines in developing countries

==>> Managing process for country support from Vaccine Fund

All eligible countries that qualify and are interested in GAVI/VF support for ISS, new vaccines and injection safety, will have applied and will have been approved based on satisfactory proposals and progress reports.
External Data Quality Audits (DQAs) conducted in relevant countries.
Coverage surveys carried out when needed for allocation of performance-based grants

Securing long-term financing

==>> Financial sutainability

All funded countries have developed their financial sustainability plans (FSP) according to schedule, with lessons learned and experiences shared with countries and partners.
All countries assisted to integrate FSPs into their national planning and budgetting processes (which may include PRSPs and MTEFs)
Role of FTF in coordinating partner inputs and assuring funds for financial sustainability work to be transfered to partner(s) with their future roles and responsibilities clearly defined.
All funded countries have had their FSPs reviewed.
New global and country level financing mechanisms developed and tested.

==>> Recapitalization of The Vaccine Fund

Long-term GAVI/Vaccine Fund resource mobilization plan (2006 - 2015) fully aligned with long term GAVI strategic planning (2006-2015) and new funding priorities and policies defined for 2006-2015, based on GAVI strategic directions
Vaccine Fund resource mobilization level of $400 million/year achieved by end of 2006 (interim 2005 milestone for this effort is roughly $325 million/yr)

Strategic planning & monitoring

==>> Setting priorities

Long-term (through 2015) strategic plan, including Vaccine Fund priorities and policies, developed and approved.
GAVI 2006-07 work plan developed and approved.

==>> Monitoring progress

Process to monitor progress of GAVI and respond to emerging needs established and ongoing.

Other

==>> Alliance coordination

Secretariat: Support for governing bodies and communication
RWG: coordination of partners efforts in the regions

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