4. Expectations for the MP delegation
The MPs attending the Partners Forum are expected to attend all events foreseen in the MPprogramme, participate in finalising an MP declaration, participate in panels and workshopsof their choosing and championing immunisation and GAVI upon return to their capitals. Thelatter includes: reporting to their respective Committees and Ministers; introducingparliamentary declarations and resolutions in support of immunisation; speaking out inplenary debates and to CSOs on vaccine and immunisation financing issues; blogging orcommunicating via social media and/or through traditional media articles on theirexperiences at the Forum; proposing new or updated vaccine legislation; personallyparticipating in immunisation / GAVI activities.5. MP session at Partners Forum (See draft programme in Annex)
A Special High Level Panel has been foreseen during the Partners Forum to take place onFriday 7 December. The idea behind the Special Session is to identify and debateParliamentarian and Ministries' perspectives on co-financing and sustainability from bothNorth and South viewpoints. It could be foreseen that the panellists also share best practicesand challenges facing their respective countries. The Special Session could potentially be a“Davos style” debate, with a moderator, followed by Q&A session. It could be foreseen thatthere are 6-8 high-level representatives on a panel. These could be 2 MPs (“North” and“South”); 2 Ministers of Finance from GAVI countries; 1 or 2 Ministers / High-level GAVIdonor representatives; 1 or 2 Ministers of Health from GAVI countries. The duration of thesession will be 1.5 hours.Please note that the programme includes additional sessions for Parliamentarians only.6. MP Declaration at Partners Forum
It is foreseen that the MP delegation prepares and finalises a written declaration e.g.reaffirming their support for GAVI, new vaccines and country ownership of immunisationprogrammes; call for action on maternal and child health; call for increased funding toimmunisation; reference to other declarations or strategies (e.g UNSG); etc. (TBD). Theoutcome document will be prepared by a drafting committee composed of 3-4 MPs.7. Budget outline
GAVI has a limited budget for parliamentary engagement at the Partners Forum. GAVI willbe able to cover the travel of up to 30 MPs. A small per diem will be provided to thedelegates. Accommodation, transport costs, lunches and dinners that are part of the officialprogramme, and costs for renting meeting venues will be covered by GAVI.________________
ANNEX
DRAFT PROGRAMME
Monday 3 December 2012 – Arusha
Day19:00-21:00Arrival of delegation in Arusha, pick-up at airport and check-in at hotel TBDInformal welcome dinnerTuesday 4 December 2012 – Arusha
07:00-08:00All dayEveningInformal breakfast briefing about the programme for the ForumField visits in rural areasFlight to Dar es Salaam, pick-up at airport and check-in at hotel SerenaWednesday 5 December 2012 – Dar es Salaam
10:00-12:0012:30-14:0014:00-15:00AfternoonEveningGAVI briefing meeting with Alliance partners: WHO, UNICEF, WBLunch with members of Parliament of TanzaniaSabin Vaccine Institute special session, open to all delegatesDelegation is invited to organise bilateral meetings with their respectiveEmbassies or other representatives at their discretionOpening Ceremony of GAVI Alliance Partners ForumThursday 6 December 2012 – Dar es Salaam
Morning12:30-13:3014:00-16:00AfternoonEveningDelegation to attend Partners Forum sessions of choiceLunch with GAVI leadershipFinalisation of draft Declaration(Drafting Committee members only)Delegation to attend Partners Forum sessions of choicePartners Forum Awards dinnerFriday 7 December 2012 – Dar es Salaam
Morning12:00-13:30Delegation to attend Partners Forum sessions of choiceSpecial session with Ministers of Finance/Ministers of Health onsustainable immunisation financingDelegation to attend Partners Forum sessions of choiceMembers of Parliament statement at closing ceremonyEveningDeparture - Transport to airportSaturday 8 December 2012 – Dar es Salaam
DayDeparture - Transport to airport