http://rmportal.net Smartfolder II Social Development A. Health links daily 1 2006-11-23T03:10:13Z http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/world-bank-public-health Public health knowledge, advisory services, and capacity building are key instruments for development effectiveness. The major public health functions which are discussed in the "Public Health and World Bank Operations" strategy note are: * policy development; * creating and disseminating evidence for health policies, strategies and actions * prevention and control of disease; * multi-sectoral action for better health * human resource development and capacity building The Bank's roles in public health are: manage and disseminate knowledge on public health and public health functions; conduct analytic work related to public health functions; engage in global health initiatives that will help countries make measurable progress towards their HNP goals; build capacity for poverty reduction, and; improve Bank and client performance. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-18T20:05:24Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/us-department-of-health-and-human-services-web-portal-www-health.gov www.health.gov is a portal to the Web sites of a number of multi-agency health initiatives and activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other Federal departments and agencies. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T04:24:11Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/health-eu-public-health-thematic-portal Portal is to provide European citizens with easy access to comprehensive information on Public Health initiatives and programmes at EU level. The portal is intended to help meet EU objectives in the Public Health field, it is an important instrument to positively influence behaviour and promote the steady improvement of public health in the 25 EU Member States. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T04:25:51Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/global-health-council The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world. Membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T19:34:50Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/usaid-global-health USAID programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world. USAID's commitment to improving global health includes confronting global health challenges through improving the quality, availability, and use of essential health services. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T04:13:32Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/global-health.gov Represents the Department to other governments, other Federal Departments and agencies, international organizations, and the private sector on international and refugee health issues. It aims to promote the health of the people of the world by advancing the Department of Health and Human Services' global strategies and partnerships, thus serving the health and well-being of the people of the United States. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T04:17:35Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/world-health-organization-who The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T04:20:10Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/the-world-health-report-2006 The World Health Report 2006 - Working together for health contains an expert assessment of the current crisis in the global health workforce and ambitious proposals to tackle it over the next ten years, starting immediately. The report reveals an estimated shortage of almost 4.3 million doctors, midwives, nurses and support workers worldwide. No publisher stonyot 2007-01-04T23:46:33Z Link http://rmportal.net/tools/land-tenure-and-property-rights-tools/land-tenure-and-property-rights-related-websites/ahead-animal-health-for-the-environment-and-development What is AHEAD? IUCN Veterinary Specialist Group (VSG) members are playing a key role in helping to lay the scientific foundation for an international animal health and natural resources management initiative that a consortium of organizations launched within the context of the September 2003 IUCN World Parks Congress in Durban, South Africa. The initiative is called AHEAD – Animal Health for the Environment And Development. No publisher rhessmiller 2008-04-30T00:18:29Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/global-health-bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation The foundation is guided by the belief that all lives, no matter where they are lived, have equal value. The mission of our Global Health program is to encourage the development of lifesaving medical advances and to help ensure they reach the people who are disproportionately affected. We focus our funding in two main areas: * Access to existing vaccines, drugs, and other tools to fight diseases common in developing countries * Research to develop health solutions that are effective, affordable, and practical No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T04:15:09Z Link http://rmportal.net/links/usaid-organizational-links-on-the-portal/human-livestock-wildlife-health-systems Animal Health for the Environment and Development (AHEAD) No publisher rhessmiller 2008-03-13T19:14:03Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/III/A/7/a/madagascar-aromatic-and-medicinal-plant-value-chain-analysis-combining-the-value-chain-approach-and-nature-health-wealth-and-power-frameworks microREPORT #70. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Context of study. This assessment of Madagascar’s aromatic and medicinal plant (AMP) industry integrates the value chain approach (VCA) developed under USAID’s Accelerating Microenterprise Advancement Project Business Development Services (AMAP BDS) Knowledge and Practice Task Order and the Nature, Health, Wealth and Power (NHWP) framework developed under USAID/FRAME and adapted by the USAID/Madagascar Mission. The NHWP framework focuses on the nexus of natural resources, human health, economic concerns and governance as a driving force in rural development. It highlights the interlinked challenges of (a) facilitating sustainable utilization and improved management of natural resources, (b) improving standards of health and nutrition, (c) promoting economic growth and poverty alleviation, and (d) empowering rural producers and institutionalizing popular participation in public decision-making. The VCA addresses the potential of small firms and the industries they dominate to compete in global markets. It focuses on (a) the role of benefits in creating incentives or disincentives for performance, (b) the effect of relative power among firms on inter-firm cooperation and coordination, and (c) the impact of learning and innovation on the competitiveness of micro and small enterprises (MSE). The two frameworks share a concern with harnessing markets to reduce poverty and promote equity. VCA uses the industry sector as a starting point, and NHWP uses natural resource-dependent producers as a starting point. Combining the two analytical frameworks situates fundamental environmental and social issues within a broader context of competitiveness and long-term industry sustainability. One purpose of this study is to examine the potential advantages of a joint value chain–NHWP approach. Our analysis of Madagascar’s AMP sector suggests that value chain analysis can be enhanced through full consideration of the role of natural resource management, health concerns and governance issues. It also suggests that value chain analysis can be an important tool for understanding the linkages between local-level NHWP dynamics and broader market systems. ... No publisher Juliard, Criss USAID 2006 In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, any copyrighted material herein is distributed without profit or payment for non-profit research and educational purposes only. 2008-05-31T00:03:05Z Link http://rmportal.net/links/usaid-organizational-links-on-the-portal/global-health-office The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world. No publisher jdale usaid organizational links 2006-12-05T19:40:49Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/5/healthfinder Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder� has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder� links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-11T04:16:08Z Link http://rmportal.net/library/II/A/4/international-network-on-water-environment-and-health The UNU International Network on Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) is a member of the U.N. University family of organisations. It was created by the UNU Governing Council in 1996 to strengthen water management capacity, particularly of developing countries, and to provide on-the-ground project support; with its core funding provided by the Government of Canada. No publisher stonyot 2006-12-10T02:19:55Z Link