Title: Regional Technical Committee meeting.

POPLINE Document Number: 140794

Source citation:

JOICFP NEWS, 1999 Mar;(297):1-2.

Abstract:

In January 1999, the 7th Regional Technical Committee of the Asia Regional Project, which seeks to strengthen community-based delivery of reproductive health (RH) care and family planning (FP), met at JOICFP. The 15 participants from Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, the Philippines, the UN Population Fund, and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) reviewed project activities during 1996-98 and finalized a work plan for 1999, reviewed evaluation outcomes, drafted a set of guidelines for the implementation of community-based RH programs, and consolidated plans to ensure program sustainability beyond 2000. The delegates from each country reported on their accomplishments and future challenges, and these experiences will be incorporated into manuals that will be useful tools for policy-makers and grassroots activists alike. A representative of the IPPF recommended continued sharing of accumulated project experience, sharing IEC (information, education, communication) materials with other nongovernmental and governmental organizations, fostering site visits to expand projects, and involving local governments to raise local resources. She noted that the IPPF would explore ways to continue project support. The UNFPA representative called for increased regional activities in the areas of adolescent sexual and RH education and services, quality of care training, advocacy, and furthering male involvement.

Keywords:

Bangladesh
Laos
Nepal
Philippines
Conferences and Congresses
Delivery of Health Care
Community Health Services
Reproductive Health
Family Planning Programs
Asia, Southern
Asia
Developing Countries
Asia, Southeastern
Health
Primary Health Care
Health Services
Family Planning
Programs
Organization and Administration