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THE INTERSECTION OF PHILANTHROPY AND
SUSTAINABLE HEALTH
FELIX OSEI-SARPONG
USAID GHANA, HPNO
Presented at GIC Conference
ACCRA.
September 14, 2012
PHILANTHROPY
Philanthropy: In modern practical terms, it is "private
initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of life“.
Philanthropy is the mystical mingling of a joyous giver,
an artful asker, and a grateful recipient.
Douglas M. Lawson
SUSTAINABLE HEALTH:
• A definition of sustainable healthcare is given by the
journal Nutrition Practitioner as - "A complex system
of interacting approaches to the restoration,
management and optimization of human health that
has an ecological base, that is environmentally,
economically and socially viable indefinitely, that
functions harmoniously both with the human body
and the non-human environment, and which does not
result in unfair or disproportionate impacts on any
significant contributory element of the healthcare
system."
TRENDS IN GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY
• Global philanthropy, remittances, and private capital
investment totaled $575 billion in 2010 (latest
available data), accounting for 82% of the developed
world’s economic dealings with developing countries.
• Government aid grew to one of its highest levels at
$128 billion, it accounted for only 18% of total
financial flows and continues to be a minority
shareholder in the international development
landscape.
Source: Center for Global Prosperity’s 7th annual Index
TRENDS IN GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY cont.
• Foreign assistance has been reinvented over the last
decade, as private philanthropy and public‐private
partnerships have taken on an ever more important
and larger role in the delivery of assistance.
• In 2010, 82% of the developed world’s total economic
engagement with the developing world was through
private financial flows, including investment,
philanthropy, and remittances.
TRENDS IN GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY cont.
• Rise of remittances
• Relative decline of ODA’s importance
• Technology’s impact (disintermediation)
• Rise of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise,
social finance, and expanding hybrid cross-sectoral
(nonprofit <->for profit) universe
• These flows have proven to be sustainable even in
the face of global recession.
PHILANTHROPY AND SUSTAINABLE HEALTH IN
GHANA
• Ghana has benefitted immensely from many years of
philanthropic initiatives in the health Sector.
• Philanthropic funds have served as catalyst for so
many health initiatives.
• The health status of many Ghanaians have improved
through the generous donation of philanthropic
organizations.
FUTURE OF PHILANTHROPY IN GHANA
• Ghana is likely to face decline in donor funding in
light of its middle income status.
• Philanthropic contribution will be essential to support
Government in the sustenance of a number of health
development programs.
FUTURE OF PHILANTHROPY IN GHANA
• Multilateral and bilateral agencies are increasingly
recognizing the impact of philanthropy and
remittances and the value of including civil society in
aid discussions.
• Governments are also increasingly expressing
interest in better measures of their philanthropy.
DRAFT COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION STRATEGY (CDCS, 2013-2017) RESULTS FRAMEWORK
REVISED 06/06/2012
GOAL:
Ghana's Transition Towards Established Middle Income Status Accelerated
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE 1:
Strengthened Democratic Governance
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE 2:
Sustainable and Broadly Shared
Economic Growth
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE 3:
Equitable Improvements in
Health Status
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE 4:
Improved Reading and
Maths Performance in Primary School
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PHILANTHROPIC
ORGANIZATIONS
• Ownership of the beneficiary: The indispensible
requisite
• Continuity and matching funds are crucial
• Independent process monitoring is required
• Comparative analysis of programs and of project
results
• Networking among donors, exchange of experience
• Ultimate potential of collaboration:
Identification of development paths in mutual interest
Co-ordinated time planning and shared investment
WAY FORWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH
• Create policies for philanthropy as an investment in
society.
• Develop an inclusive environment for philanthropic
investment.
• “Professionalize” the field.
• Improve collaboration, communication, and
knowledge sharing.
• Mobilize “field level” leadership behind this agenda
(sustainable Health ).
“A sustainable health system also has three key attributes:
affordability, for patients and families, employers, and the
government;
acceptability to key constituents, including patients and health
professionals;
and adaptability, because health and health care needs are not
static (i.e., a health system must respond adaptively to new
diseases, changing demographics, scientific discoveries, and
dynamic technologies in order to remain viable)”. A Successful and Sustainable Health System — How to Get There from Here
Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D. N Engl J Med 2012; 366:1020-1027March 15,
2012