Improving Global Health and Development Policy and Capacity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) through Strengthened Sustainable Partnerships and Youth Engagement

Reference
PDF-SDG-2024-08
Implementing Entity/ies
WHO
Collaborating Partners
Global for Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), in Africa and Asia.
Duration
October 2025 - September 2027
Location
Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam.
Approved Budget
$ 1,379,337
Description
This project aims to improve global health and development in LMICs by strengthening South-South and triangular partnerships, with a focus on youth engagement. It supports capacity building and research in LMICs on global health issues, facilitate exchanges to improve cooperation, and strengthen skills in health diplomacy, and Development Assistance for Health’s project design, and evaluation.

Led by WHO, the initiative actively engages youth in global health governance through participation in WHO meetings, conferences, and initiatives like the WHO Youth Council and Model WHO, promoting their involvement in decision-making and technical work.

Aligned with SDGs 3 and 17, it aims to foster innovative, cost-effective collaboration, contributing to more agile and results-oriented global health efforts.