Developing an International Health Strategy for Public Health Wales

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1 Developing an International Health Strategy for Public Health Wales International Health Development Policy, Research and International Development, Public Health Wales Insert name of presentation on Master Slide

2 Why is International Health relevant to us? By working internationally and with a global perspective public health and related professionals in Wales are able to: 1. Increase their knowledge, skills and abilities 2. Learn from, share and develop good practices and policies 3. Enhance research and innovation 4. Increase Wales and the NHS visibility and impact 5. Bring in additional income 6. Contribute to global health and the UK offer on global health

3 Global impact on local health

4 International Health Development International development is a cross-cutting priority for Public Health Wales Mission: to help improve health and wellbeing, reduce inequalities and support sustainable development in Wales and beyond through active international engagement, collaboration and contribution to global health Overarching objectives: Increase the impact of international evidence, policy and good practice to improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities across Wales Enhance Welsh visibility and impact on UK, European and global health research, policy and practice Facilitate, develop and support international collaborations, partnerships and funding applications, increasing external income Support global health responsibility and sustainable development

5 Key Work Areas 2015/16 Supporting and promoting sustainable development and the future generations agenda (e.g. the WFGA) Supporting, facilitating and taking part in international collaborations, partnerships and accessing external funding Increasing awareness and knowledge about international developments, policies and good practice The Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales supporting implementation, celebrating success and evaluation Taking forward the Making a Difference (investment) approach Global citizenship and contribution to the global health agenda Etc...

6 Working across - Present & Future Welsh Government NHS Wales Public Health Wales PRID Directorate International Health Development International Development Hub IANPHI EuroHealthNet Commonwealth Secretariat WHO EURO, RHN, HCs... UK DH, DfID, PHE, FPH... Academia Third sector Private sector

7 Wider Determinants of Health Health Improvement Policy Research & Innovation Quality & Safety One Health Organisational Development and Governance International Health Development Division Staff Development Health promotion Health equity Health care Disease Prevention Income Generation & Investment Sustainable Development Knowledge Mobilisation Health Protection Planetary Health Global Health Wellbeing Working across - Present & Future

8 Why do we need a Strategy? 1. To consolidate Public Health Wales future vision, direction and priorities for international and global health engagement 2. International development is a cross-cutting theme and priority throughout our strategic plan (the IMTP) 3. To consolidate the role that the organisation plays in contributing to global health, sustainable development and planetary health 4. To link with and contribute to implementing key national legislation such as the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act To link with and contribute to the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, WHO European Health 2020 and the UK global health offer

9 How is the Strategy being developed? 1. Learning from other successful strategies. 2. Engaging individually with key internal and external stakeholders. 3. Through an online consultation, enable a wider range of internal and external stakeholders to contribute to the strategy. 4. Facilitating events to allow a wider range of stakeholders to contribute to the strategy. 5.Bringing together all input and provide a draft.

10 Summary of consultation responses 50 complete responses as of 09/11/16. 45% of Public Health Wales respondents have been involved in international work as part of their work in the organisation and 30% have been involved outside of the organisation. Priorities: (Percentage of respondents thinking that the following priorities are very important or quite important.) Partnerships 89% Expertise and capacity building 91 % Policy 94% Global Health Development 85% Evidence 97% Implementing charter 69% Income generation 79% Improving coherence and coordination of international work 89% Strategy achieving its aims: 54% of respondents think that PHW board should be responsible with 52% thinking that nominated divisional leads, consultants and managers should be responsible.

11 Further Engagement Opportunities The consultation is open until the 30 th November English/Welsh Next engagement event: North Wales: 23 November

12 Thank you!

13 Questions Group work Agree three priorities for Public Health Wales international health strategy. What do you think the barriers and opportunities are? Individually What can you, your division or organisation do to contribute to this agenda?