Guide for staff on engagement with non-State actors, second edition

Overview

The content of this guide is intended for internal use by WHO staff and is being made available for transparency purposes.

Engaging with non-State actors across the globe is essential for WHO to be able to achieve its goals and priorities and fulfil its critical mission. The Framework guides staff to maximize the benefits of these engagements, enhance non-State actors’ impact on health, and positively influence global stakeholders to better align with WHO’s norms, standards, and recommendations, in support of WHO Member States.

This Guide is intended to help WHO staff at all levels of the Organization understand and apply the provisions in the Framework of Engagement with non-State actors (FENSA). It offers guidance on the modalities to consider when pursuing engagements with non-State actors.