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Monday, April 23, 2001
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8:30-5:00
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Board of Directors Meeting
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10:00-5:00
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New Member’s Orientation. Facilitators: Sharon Tobing (CORE); Molly Delaney (CSTS). With Eric Starbuck (SC) and Amy Metzger (FOCUS) representing the CORE Group of PVOs; Victoria Graham, Alicia Oliver, Eldred Hill, Joe Valadez from CORE; Leo Ryan, Eric Sarriot, Donna Espeut, Sandra Bertoli, Michel Pacque, Rikki Welsh from CSTS; Della Dash and Nitin Madhav from BHR/PVC.
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11:00-5:00
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BCC Forum. Pre-session.
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5:00-6:00
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Meeting Registration
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6:00-7:30
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Dinner
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7:30-9:00
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Opening Session. Welcome: Joe Valadez (PLAN), Victoria Graham (CORE). Group Icebreaker–Introductory Work Session: Leo Ryan (CSTS)
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Tuesday, April 24, 2001
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8:30 AM
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Opening Announcements. Day facilitator: Leo Ryan (CSTS).
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8:45 AM
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Collaboration in Action. Victoria Graham (CORE). Plenary session to outline the week’s meetings, and highlight CORE initiatives.
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9:30 AM
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Opening Plenary: The HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Overview of the global situation and response. Claudes Kamenga, Associate Director, Technical Support Care Group (FFH). The opening plenary session provides an overview of the situation and impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic with a particular focus on Africa; describes key advances and successes in response to the epidemic; and identifies challenges to the international community’s efforts to respond.
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11:30 AM
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CORE Board of Directors: Strengthening our Collaboration. Joe Valadez (Chairman, CORE Board of Directors). Plenary to brief membership on major board actions and initiatives.
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12:00 PM
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PEI: A CORE Collaborative Program. David Newberry, PEI Director. Plenary to brief membership on Polio Eradication Initiative of CORE.
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12:30 PM
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Technical Plenary: Collaborating for HH-C/IMCI. Larry Casazza (WV, Co-chair of IMCI WG). Plenary to provide an overview of where CORE is with IMCI following January 2001's workshop "Reaching Communities for Child Health", and provide an introduction to the IMCI technical track on Tuesday-Thursday afternoons.
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2:30 PM
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Technical Updates: STI/HIV/AIDS, IMCI, M&E, Nutrition, SM/NC Tracks
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· STI/HIV/AIDS: “STDs, HIV/AIDS, and Child Survival.” Panel moderated by Pierre-Marie Metangmo (PLAN). Presentations and presenters:
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(1)“Prenatal syphilis screening in Manica and Sofala: Lessons learned in transforming national policy to action.” Stephen Gloyd (HAI). The presentation, set in Mozambique, explains how a policy can become actualized through education.
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(2) “Africare’s HIV/AIDS Program in South Africa.” Circe Trevant (Africare)
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(3) “Children affected by HIV/AIDS: Innovative Responses from PLAN Kenya’s CS Project.” Pierre-Marie Metangmo (PLAN). The presentation focuses on lessons-learned in PLAN Kenya’s integration of an HIV/AIDS component into its CS program.
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· IMCI: “HH/C-IMCI: Understanding the Framework and Moving it Forward.” Discussion led by Chris Bessenecker (PCI).
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· M&E: “Enhancing Service Delivery via Progress Tracking Tools (providing support and signaling through routine monitoring).” Interactive presentation and small group work, led by Robb Davis (FFH). |
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· Nutrition: “HEARTH Update.” Working session led by Donna Sillan (consultant to CORE on HEARTH) on the status of HEARTH, evolution of the latest manual, mechanisms on the use of the manual draft and initiation of partnerships for field-testing and feedback.
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· Safe Motherhood/Neonatal Care: “Integrating MTCT (mother-to-child-transmission) Risk Reduction into Child Survival, Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Projects.” Presentation by Mary Kroeger (LINKAGES).
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4:15 PM
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Working Group Sessions - Purpose: Involve new members, review past history, debrief on past year’s accomplishments, review existing work plans, examine current environment for opportunities, and address issues in the life of the group. Wrap-up will include brief summary of day’s events, announcements.
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7:00 PM
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Regional M&E Needs Assessment: A Proposal. Meeting led by Joe Valadez (PLAN) and Jay Edison (ADRA) to explore potential USAID funding for regional M&E training needs such as LQAS, KPC, etc. (optional)
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7:30 PM
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HIV/AIDS WG Discussion - Discussion of how best to integrate HIV/AIDS activities into CORE’s WG structure, and to examine possible links with the SEEP Network’s credit programs. Meeting led by Victoria Graham (CORE). (optional)
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Wednesday, April 25, 2001
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8:30 AM
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Opening Announcements. Day facilitator: Eric Sarriot (CSTS). Please see Eric if you have announcements. Juan Carlos Alegre (Project HOPE) will announce a demonstration of HOPE’s TRM on-line testing tool.
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8:45 AM
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Models for Inter-Agency Collaboration. Presenters: Ellyn Ogden, USAID Worldwide Polio Eradication Coordinator; David Newberry, Director of CORE’s PEI Program; and Juan Carlos Alegre, Program Manager at Project HOPE. A plenary session moderated by Karen LeBan (BASICS) to review successful examples of inter-agency collaboration. Presentations will be followed by participant discussions.
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Ellyn Ogden
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10:15 AM
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Exploring Sustainability. Plenary technical session presented by Eric Sarriot, Capacity Development Specialist (CSTS). The session with share the results of the recent sustainability study by CSTS and the MEWG, and introduce the technical session on sustainability scheduled for the afternoon M&E track.
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10:45 AM
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Presentation of CORE Board of Directors Candidates. Presentation by Eric Swedberg (SC, Nominating Committee) prior to election scheduled at lunch today.
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11:30 AM
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Group Photo during the break
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11:30 AM
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Revitalizing our Commitment: The World Summit on Children Goals. Presentation by Al Bartlett, Senior Advisor for Child Survival, Global Bureau. The plenary session will provide background on the session goals, identification of gaps and continuing needs for achieving the goals, AID’s commitment to achieving the goals, and discuss roles for PVOs. Summary
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12:00 PM
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U.N. Special Session: An Opportunity for Collaboration. Nils Daulaire (GHC). A special plenary session which will introduce the U.S. Coalition for Child Survival and provide an update on the U.N. Special Session and the events surrounding the session, with a special focus on the role of the PVOs in the special session, the benefit to PVO involvement, and how members and their organizations can become engaged.
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2:30 PM
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Technical Updates: STI/HIV/AIDS, IMCI, M&E, Nutrition, SM/NC Tracks
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· STI/HIV/AIDS: “Focusing on Vulnerable Children.” Panel moderated by Rushna Ravji (PLAN). Panels and panelists:
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(1) “Ndwedwe District Child Survival Project: Addressing the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Rural KwaZulu-Natal.” Thuli Nguli, MCDI South Africa Health Educator. A focus on the current HIV/AIDS interventions of the Ndwedwe District Child Survival Project (NDCSP).
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(2) “KPC Module on HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections.” Donna Espeut (CSTS). The discussion will cover a brief overview of how the KPC module on HIV/AIDS evolved to its current state. It will also highlight key resources on tools, indicators, and methods related to the current HIV/AIDS activities of CS projects.
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(3) “Children Impacted by AIDS.” Rushna Ravji (PLAN). Presentation on PLAN’s program focused on vulnerable children in South Africa.
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· IMCI: (no IMCI track today—please feel free to choose another track)
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· M&E: “Progressing Towards Practical Sustainability Assessment.” Session led by Eric Sarriot (CSTS). A mixed work-results session building off the morning plenary with details on suggested tools and opportunity for questions about survey results.
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· Nutrition: “Anemia Assessment.” Session led by Luis Benavente (Project HOPE). The session includes a demonstration of a hemoglobinometer with guest Jim Lancaster.
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· Safe Motherhood/Neonatal Care: “Global Fetal and Neonatal Health Situation.” Discussion led by Susan Ross (CARE). The discussion includes presentation of CARE’s neonatal health reference document “The Healthy Newborn: A Reference Manual for Project Managers.”
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4:15 PM
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Small Group Dialogues. Discuss strategies for the working group to inform work plan development. Wrap-up will include brief summary of day’s events, announcements.
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7:30pm
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Management Working Group Meeting. Facilitated by Reese Welsh (Esperanca). Discussion on life of the working group and next steps, including development of a workplan and request for budget. There is possible consultant assistance available for products. (optional)
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8:15 PM
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Inter-Working Group Meetings. Self-facilitated. Meeting opportunity for representatives of working groups to mix and discuss common agenda. (optional)
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Thursday, April 26, 2001
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8:30 AM
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Opening Announcements. Day facilitator: Victoria Graham (CORE). Please see Victoria if you have announcements.
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8:45 AM
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Special Session: Leadership and Collaboration. Presenter: Judy Gilmore, Director, Office of Private Voluntary Cooperation (USAID). From her perspective as Director, Judy Gilmore will share her thoughts on technical leadership and collaboration during this special plenary.
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9:15 AM
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Cooperating Agencies: Opportunities for Collaboration. A plenary information-sharing session led by Kate Jones (USAID). Participants are Julia Rosenbaum (CHANGE), Massee Bateman (EHP), Paige Harrigan and Caroline Tanner (FANTa), Robert Staley (RPM), Bart Burkhalter (QAP). The session will be an opportunity for collaborating agencies (CAs) to share their activities, tools, and resources related to PVOs; describe CA intentions for working with PVOs; and identify opportunities for joint actions among CAs, PVOs, and WGs which will be individually explored throughout the day.
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Paige Harrigan and Caroline Tanner (FANTA). FANTA Handout
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Bart Burkhalter (QAP)
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10:15 AM
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PVO Input on CA Activities and Tool Development. Five breakout sessions, providing an opportunity for dialogue focusing on PVO input to CA activities and tool development. Session leaders and topics:
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(1) “Behavior Change: From Planning to Intervention- Needs, Gaps, and Tools.” Julia Rosenbaum (CHANGE).
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(2) “PVO Experience in Disposal of Children’s Excreta.” Massee Bateman and Lisa Nichols (EHP).
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(3) “What’s Nutrition Got to Do with It?” Paige Harrigan and Caroline Tanner (FANTA).
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(4) “RPM Ads Plus.” Robert Staley (RPM).
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(5) A presentation by Bart Burkhalter (QAP).
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11:30 AM
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USAID Update. Facilitated by Kate Jones (USAID). PVC staff will provide brief updates on major activities over the past year, initiatives presently underway, and plans for the future. CORE members can clarify any questions they may have about the Child Survival Grants Program
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12:00 PM
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CSTS Update. Facilitated by Leo Ryan (CSTS). The CSTS team will provide an overview of its present activities and areas of focus for the coming months, focusing on how CORE members can participate in and benefit from these activities.
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12:30 PM
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Update on Malaria Interventions. Presentation by Michael Macdonald (BASICS, NetMark). The plenary presentation will include a brief update on malaria interventions, with a focus on home-based treatment, malaria in pregnancy, Insecticide Treated Materials, and Environmental Management.
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2:30 PM
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Technical Updates: STI/HIV/AIDS, IMCI, M&E, Nutrition, SM/NC, BCC Tracks. Special emphasis on CA tools, products, and approaches relevant to each technical track (BCC has been added as an additional track today).
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· STI/HIV/AIDS: “HIV/AIDS Care and Support Guide.” Presented by Paige Harrigan and Caroline Tanner (FANTa). (This presentation will take place together with the session in the Nutrition track.)
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· IMCI: “Community-Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene Approach.” Presented by Chris McGahey (EHP). Followed by “Communications Handbook for Polio Eradication and Routine EPI”, presented by Karin Lapping (BASICS).
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· M&E: “LQAS Promises and Pitfalls: Lessons from the Field.” Session led by Joe Valadez (PLAN, NGO Networks).
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· Nutrition: “Women’s Nutrition Strategy.” Session led by Paige Harrigan and Caroline Tanner (FANTa). (This session will take place together with the session in the STI/HIV/AIDS track).
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· Safe Motherhood/Neonatal Care: “Linking TBAs with the Health Referral System.” Presentation by Theresa Shaver (NGO Networks).
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· Behavior Change Communication: “The Disease Surveillance Kit.” Presentation by Julia Rosenbaum (CHANGE). The presentation will include other comprehensive behavior change planning tools, including a highlight on the tool “Negotiating Improved Behaviors with Communities” using an example from maternal health.
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4:15 PM
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Small Group Dialogues. Discuss potential for incorporating CAs into work plans. Finalize work plans and budgets. Wrap-up will include brief summary of day’s events, announcements.
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7:30 PM
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Social Event: “Patent Pending” Blue Grass Band. Evening will also include an awards ceremony, and presentation of the newly elected officers of the CORE Board of Directors. (optional)
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Friday, April 27, 2001
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8:30 AM
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Opening Announcements. Day facilitator: Robb Davis (FFH). Please see Robb if you have announcements.
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8:45 AM
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Assessing and Building Capacity through Child Survival Programs: Lessons Learned from the CORE Community. Four concurrent breakout sessions.
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· Session 1: “Health Institutional Capacity Assessment using Appreciative Inquiry.” Co-presenters Breda Grahan (CWI) and Shahnewaz Alam Khan (CWI) on their health capacity assessment process used in Bangladesh. “Using Appreciative Inquiry for Capacity Building of Partners Project Partners.” Presented by Jay Edison (ADRA), this presentation explores ADRA’s experience in using AI in DIP preparation workshops in four countries.
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· Session 2: “Capacity Building Tools: CRS Experiences.” Anwer Aquil (CRS).
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· Session 3: “Monitoring for Management: A Problem-Solving Approach to Managing Field Staff.” Co-presenters Robert Grabman (Project HOPE) and Joanne Spicehandler (consultant).
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· Session 4: “Assessing Capacity of the Health Backstop Unit: Lessons Learned from the Institutional Strengths Assessment (ISA) Tool.” Facilitated by Leo Ryan (CSTS).
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10:30 AM
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Special Plenary: PVO Contributions to EPI. Presentation by Richard Greene (USAID). The special plenary session will explore PVO contributions (past and potential) to immunization.
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11:15 AM
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CORE Collaborative Highlights. Moderated by Leo Ryan (CSTS). Interactive session to explore highlights from the perspective of Working Groups.
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12:30 PM
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Summary and Close. Moderated by Robb Davis (FFH).
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