Transformation update in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Transformation update in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

1. Transformation update Dr Adham Ismail Director, Programme Management Acting Chef de Cabinet 1 7 October 2024

2. Implementing the transformation agenda for enhanced country impact 2

3. Regional Transformation Roadmap

4. Action for Results Group (ARG) was established as a result of the 11th Global Management Meeting in Geneva (December 2022)

5. ARG | Action plan The right and sufficient capacities in the right places Country offices empowered to make decisions that drive impact in countries WHO enabled to work across sectors effectively The right and sufficient financing for country offices WHO has bottom-up planning and prioritization that is focused on driving impact in every country Country offices have effective and efficient ways of working

6. ARG | Main accomplishments Core Predictable Country Presence (CPCP) The WHO Director-General has committed to allocating US$ 200 million in this biennium 155 prioritized positions in the Region, budget: US$ 46 million A user-friendly, real-time dashboard to monitor implementation Delegation of Authority Signed by the WHO Director-General and the Regional Director ( May 2023) Empowers WHO Representatives to play their pivotal role in the countries they serve Mobility I nitial voluntary phase started in July 2023 205 positions were available globally Of 171 staff members who applied for positions, 52 were from the Region 6

7. Action for Results Task Force (ARTF) ARTF Regional Director Responsible for monitoring progress of ARG dashboard and enhancing transparency and accountability of the process Chaired by 2 WRs Stakeholders at regional and country offices Translates global ARG milestones and timelines into regional action plans

8. Substantial progress in making the Organization fit-for-purpose and aligned for impact at country level

9. Progress 1: Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) as of 9 October 2024 9 SIGNED: 4 Morocco (April 2023) Kuwait (June 2023) Syrian Arab Republic (May 2024) Yemen (June 2024) VALID: 5 Jordan Oman Pakistan Somalia Sudan IN PROGRESS: 8 Bahrain Egypt Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Lebanon Qatar Saudi Arabia (signature stage) Tunisia

10. Progress 2: Regional Health Alliance (RHA)

11. Progress 3: WHO Representatives-led retreat in Cairo, Egypt (2023). A transformative change that can serve as an example for other regions .

12. Other milestones A culture of transparency, compliance, knowledge and information-sharing Results-based management and evaluations of WHO’s support to countries A network of SDG focal persons established for the first time in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Increased and strengthened collaboration with Member States

13. A NEW channel for change communication: Transformation intranet page

14. WHO needs to continuously evolve and advance change

15. Next steps 1. Expedite and fine-tune the transformation processes in the Region 2. Ensure active participation of all relevant stakeholders in implementing key initiatives 3. Continue promoting the ongoing shift in WHO’s culture, introducing new ways of working and creating a more enabling environment for WHO personnel 4. Encourage the establishment of country transformation teams

16. Thank you