WHO collaborating centres in the WHO European Region: where we are and what’s next

Overview

This report presents an analysis based on feedback from responsible officers working at the WHO Regional Office for Europe and WHO headquarters regarding their experiences working with WHO collaborating centres (CCs). It identifies challenges and provides solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CCs. Furthermore, it highlights the opportunities that exist with CCs to enhance their capacities and maximize their contributions towards the implementation of the WHO Global Programme of Work and the European Programme of Work. The report overall highlights the high-quality strategic and operational work that CCs deliver and how it is beneficial in achieving WHO’s priorities and mandates.