Working politically and working patiently.
Lessons from UK Governance work in Nigeria.
Event Details: Palladium Conversation Series Floor 7, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ Tuesday 25th February, 1- 3pm
In the ever-evolving development landscape, Thinking & Working Politically (TWP) is broadly accepted as a smart way of working in dynamic and challenging governance contexts. This approach, which emphasises understanding and engaging with the political dynamics that influence development outcomes, is proven to generate sustainable changes in both policy and programming. Embracing this approach, however, is easier said than done and can take years to embed, and even longer to see the impact.
Over the past 8 years, the UK’s Flagship Governance programme in Nigeria, Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL), is a good example of what it takes, and what can be achieved. Grounded in five core principles, PERL has a distinctive and discernible TWP approach. PERL provides comprehensive applied learning for what TWP entails and offers invaluable insights for other programmes operating in complex governance environments.
PERL’s experience underscores the importance of patience and persistence in embedding TWP principles. It also highlights the critical role a supportive environment plays, fostered through strong partnerships between donors and suppliers.
Join us for our third instalment of Palladium's Conversation Series as we work to unlock the power of thinking politically and working patiently. The event will be moderated by Sonya Maldar (Deputy Head, Democratic Governance and Media Freedom Department, FCDO). Speakers will include:
• Claire Hughes, Consultant at Oxford Policy Management
• John Mutu, Team Lead for PERL-ECP
• Alina Rocha-Menocal, TWP Community of Practice
Palladium at HSR 2024
See full list of presenters below.
Satellite Session Details
Dejima Messe Conference Center, Room Number 110, 12:45-5:00 pm
This session will share experiences, approaches, and lessons from LMICs in two sessions, followed by discussion and audience participation moderated by Eduardo Gonzalez-Pier, Director, Health Financing, Palladium; and Professor Josephine Borghi, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine after each session.
Opening and Keynote – Building Resilience in Health Systems
Theme: Touching upon integration and resilience with a focus on primary health care and the Primary Impact framework, advancing equitable health outcomes.
Moderator: Frances Ilika, Director, Health Systems, Palladium
Keynote remarks: Suneeta Sharma, PROPEL Health Project Director and VP Global Health, Palladium
Session One – Ensuring Access to Essential PHC Services
Theme: The role of local actors; Advocacy for domestic resource mobilisation; Locally led- solutions/approaches.
- Presenters: Usman Gwarzo, Chief of Party, FCDO Lafiya Nigeria, Palladium; and Roland Kone, Chief of Party, USAID Mali HSS, Palladium
- Moderated Panel: Seye Abimbola, University of Sydney; and Nefra Faltas, Child Health and Immunization Senior Advisor, USAID Office of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition
- Discussion Lead: Eduardo Gonzalez-Pier, Director, Health Financing, Palladium; and Professor Josephine Borghi, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Session Two – Integration for Sustainable Health Systems
Theme: Global Health Security and One Health approaches for systems resilience, climate integration, resource optimization.
- Presenters: Liziem Valladares, Country Director, PROPEL Health/Honduras, Palladium; and Reynaldo Flores, Country Director, PROPEL Health/El Salvador, Palladium
- Moderated Panel: Mai Hijazi, Director, Office of Health Systems, USAID Bureau for Global Health; and Suneeta Sharma, PROPEL Health Project Director and VP Global Health, Palladium
- Discussion Lead: Eduardo Gonzalez-Pier, Director, Health Financing, Palladium; and Professor Josephine Borghi, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Main Palladium speaker(s)
Palladium is contributing to the Forum across several areas of digital health and our teams will be participating in individual presentations, interactive workshops, lightning talks, panel discussions, and more. Check out the full list of events, sessions, and abstracts below:
All times are East Africa Time (EAT)
Main Speaker(s) Ingrid Miranda Rondon
Dec. 4, virtual lightning talk, 8:00-9:00 AM EAT
Main Speaker(s) Benedette Otieno
Dec. 4, 2:40-3:40PM
Main Speaker(s) Jacob Odhiambo
Dec. 4, 5:00-6:00 PM
Solution Demonstration
Dec. 4, 6:00-8:00 PM
Main Speaker(s) Eric Ramirez
Dec. 4, 9:00-10:00 PM, virtual workshop
Main Speaker(s) Eric Ramirez
Dec. 5, 2:45-3:45 PM
Main Speaker(s) Evans Munene
Dec. 5, 2:45-3:45 PM
Main Speaker(s) Frida Oyucho
Dec. 5, 5:15-6:15 PM
Main Speaker(s) Ireen Hakasenke
Dec. 5, 10:00-11:00 PM, Virtual Presentation
Main Speaker(s) Jacob Odhiambo
Dec. 6, 8:30-9:30 AM
Main Speaker(s) Ishaqa Gidado
Dec. 6, 11:30AM-12:30 PM
Dec. 6, 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Main Speaker(s) Isaac Kamber
Dec. 6, 1:30-2:30 PM
Main Speaker(s) Milton Johane
Dec. 6, 2:00-3:00 PM
Poster presentation, Simbarashe Chiripashi, see agenda
Main Speaker(s) Jacob Odhiambo
Dec. 6, 2:00-3:00 PM
Main Speaker(s) Jonathan Friedman
Dec. 6, 2:00-3:00 PM
Main Speaker(s) Milton Johane, Tom Lere
Dec. 6, 2:00-3:00 PM
Solution Demonstration, see agenda
Solution Demonstration, see agenda
Speakers and Other Palladium Contributors
Technical Advisor, M&E and Analytics, LAC
Senior Associate
Senior Solutions Architect
Exhibition Booth
Booth 109 | Exhibition Hall | Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Friday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Palladium and our partner Jembi offer a unique opportunity for you to connect with our health experts. Please view our schedule below and stop by our booth to chat. We look forward to meeting you.
Meet the Experts
Speakers
Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor, Palladium
Director of HIV, Palladium
Senior Regional Health Financing Advisor, PROPEL Health
Data.FI Project Director, Palladium
Country Director, Data.FI Nigeria, Palladium
Deputy Coordinator for Financial and Program Sustainability, PEPFAR/Global Health Security and Diplomacy, US State Department
Principal Researcher, Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO)
Acting Chief Director, HIV/AIDS & STIs, National Department of Health, South Africa
Chief Medical Officer, Palladium
Technical Director, Palladium
Division Director, Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO)
Partner, Global Health, Palladium
Vice President of Global Health, PROPEL Health Project Director, Palladium
Palladium Satellite Session Recording | HIV and Global Health Security: Policy, Financing and Data
The traditional global health emergency effort of prevention, detection, and response that was honed during the HIV epidemic and is collectively known as "global health security" (GHS) is in a period of recalibration. Moving forward, resources are being aligned to leverage the innovations that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic to inform a more resilient response to the next emerging threats. Watch this session to learn about trends, new approaches, and case studies to help inform the path forward.
