© 2002 Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
SPEAKER'S CORNER
Priorities of the candidates for the post of Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Keywords: Pan American Health Organization
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After I have recovered from the great emotion that being elected would bring to me, I would begin organising the transition team, putting my ideas to test against the realities and constraints involved, collecting suggestions, and calling upon every staff member, stakeholder, and partner to join with me in working for and with the organisation.
I am planning to organise my first actions around five issues:
- Strengthening the participation of member countries in the governing bodies by: introducing rotation of venues; assigning EC members clear responsibilities between meetings; involving countries in consultations and preparation of official documents; opening opportunities for exchanging experiences and improving the flow of discussions; and consensus building between the national, sub regional, regional, and global levels.
- Revitalising staff relations with more involvement and a participative decision process through both structured and open mechanisms, the creation of a positive environment conducive to a strong team spirit, self
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Director of the Division of Health and Human Development of the Pan American Health Organization and candidate proposed by the Government of Costa Rica for the Direction of PAHO 2003-2008
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