A framework for civil society organization engagement in health emergencies

Overview

The Framework for Civil Society Engagement in Health Emergencies aims at enhancing inclusive community-centred decision-making, planning and implementation along with shared, all-partner accountability for efficient emergency prevention, preparedness, readiness, response, recovery, and resilience at the community level.

The objective of this approach is to provide a practical tool to WHO staff at the three levels of the Organization to support national governments in meaningfully engaging CSOs, along with other key community stakeholders, for strengthening community resilience to public health emergencies.

The 3E approach framework provides an outlook for WHO staff, WHO partners and national governments on practical steps to support a harmonized, multi- stakeholder approach to strengthening community resilience to emergencies.

The Framework for Civil Society Engagement in Health Emergencies builds on and enhances the WHO convening role in defining the global health emergency agenda in support of national health and development plans, along with national emergency prevention, preparedness, readiness, response, recovery, and resilience strategies.