Criteria and principles for secondments from nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic foundations and academic institutions
In accordance with operative paragraph 3(8) of resolution WHA69.10 concerning the Framework on Engagement with non-State actors, the Director-General was requested, to develop, in consultation with Member States, a set of criteria and principles for secondments from nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic foundations and academic institutions and to submit the criteria and principles for the consideration of and establishment by, as appropriate, the Seventieth World Health Assembly, through the Executive Board, taking into account, amongst others, the following identified issues:
- Specific technical expertise needed and excluding managerial and/or sensitive positions;
- The promotion of equitable geographical distribution;
- Transparency and clarity around positions sought, including public announcements; and
- Secondments are temporary in nature not exceeding two years.
In respect of the above, the Secretariat has developed a document containing proposals for electronic consultation. Kindly note that only comments from Member States will be considered in this consultation.