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SAVE THE DATE Second 20 by 20 Workshop
UNFPA, in collaboration with the World Bank, RHSC, USAID and ILO, is very pleased to invite you to the 2nd meeting of the “20 by 20” initiative—20 billion condoms in low- and middle-income countries by 2020—which will take place 20–23 October 2015 in Windhoek, Namibia. At the first workshop held in Bangkok in January, more than 70 condom manufacturers, public sector donors, and representatives from NGOs, governments and multilateral organizations, discussed ways to increase private sector engagement in African condom markets, identify existing challenges and barriers to market entry, and explore innovative approaches and opportunities to build more vigorous, equitable, and sustainable male and female condom markets in Africa. The main outcome was an agreement to form a coalition of multi-sector partners that would work together to achieve the 20 by 20 goal. The coalition, known for now as Private Sector Condoms for Africa, will be a new work stream hosted by the Market Development Approaches Working Group (MDAWG) of the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC). The work stream will focus on refining and expanding the suggestions that emerged from the workshop. The aim of this second workshop is to identify other potential partners, gauge the potential size of the condom market in Sub-Saharan Africa, select countries that would be most appropriate for the 20 by 20 initiative and set targets and timelines for our work. The workshop is free of charge and lunch and coffee/tea will be provided to all participants. Travel costs and accommodation should be supported by your organization. If your organization is interested in attending, we kindly ask you to complete the attached registration form and save these dates in your calendars. A preliminary agenda and a logistics note will be shared in the next few months. Please email
[email protected] for confirmation or any other information.
Thank you very much.
