Civil Society Engagement in the IHP+ Processes in

Kenya

Peter KamauKenya AIDS NGOs Consortium23rd May 2008

Where are we as a country

One policy direction One national strategic

plan One coordinating body

IHP+ in Kenya Coordination is by the Government

through MOH CSOs represented by HENNET,

CHAK in the Health Sector Coordinating Committee

HSCC provides forum for CSOs, Development Partners and Government engagement

The NHSSP II will provide the road map for IHP + in the country – to fit within AoP 4

AoP 4 is to address gaps identified in the mid term review of NHSSP II

Status of IHP + in Kenya 1st Meeting held on 12/09/2008 and

chaired by the Minister of Health In attendance were MOH,

development partners and CSOs CSO represented by CHAK,

HENNET and Catholic secretariat.

Agenda of the meeting HSCC coordination in NHSSP II Health financing coordination and

ensure that aid money directed to the poor

Strategy in line with Paris declaration- One plan, One Coordination and One ME

Call to support NHSSP II- 2005-2010

In keeping with the objectives of IHP +, in the Kenya chapter, HENNET is participating in drafting of the IHP + roadmap .

However, the role of CSOs in the IHP + is limited to watch dog role

The inadequate role of CSOs in IHP can be attributed to the fact that IHP + was designed by the North and without CSO involvement.

CSOs Engagement in IHP +

Challenges in relation to IHP +

The process is government driven CSOs engagement for IHP process

still not well defined Poor understanding of IHP+ Political issues- MOH, splitting has

affected HSCC Post-election violence- HSCC time in

PEV

RecommendationsCSO engagement operation

guidelinesCSO involvement in coordination,

implementation and monitoringStrengthen country working groups

by strong CSOS participationAdopt a human rights based approach

to Health thus ensure equitable resources

Recommended way forward for CSOs Free flow of information on resources Build alliances among CSOs to forge a

united front Articulate health needs and promote

efficient and effective allocation of health resources

Provide technical advice and leadership on the CSO role in the IHP + initiative as well as the development of effective public private partnerships (PPP)

Promote innovative financing

THANK YOU