Towards a Charter on Global Health Data

Availability of information is a prerequisite to health systems improvement which would allow to set priorities, allocate resources, assess effectiveness and performance, and promote accountability. Recognised as a cornerstone to any health reform in the developed world, availability of information also plays a key role in helping emerging countries prioritise interventions. In 2009, the Forum will conduct a series of dialogues with experts and partners to evaluate how to articulate a ‘Global Charter on Health Data’.

The objectives of this dialogue are to:
1) Document history and current status of national and international initiatives
2) Facilitate a dialogue to develop and agree on the broad principles of a “Global Charter on health data”
3) Obtain support and engagement of key stakeholders to turn these principles into significant actions and initiatives.