Purpose

• To share progress on the implementation of the Global Strategy on HRH: workforce 2030, and the SDG agenda
• To examine the required policy options and investments to address global health and care workforce challenges and build capacities and capabilities to advance health systems towards UHC and global health security
• To identify opportunities for countries of all income classification to develop and align intersectoral activities, engaging relevant partners and stakeholders as needed

1. Considering progress made to date and lessons learned and opportunities from the COVID-19 pandemic, what type of policy solutions and investments in the health and care workforce are needed to advance on integrated health and care services and the Essential Public Health Functions, including emergency preparedness and response?
2. How do we overcome market failures between education and employment in the health and care sector?
3. How can governments generate the capital and operational investments for health and care workforce in the context of increasing pressure on fiscal space for government expenditure on education, health and social protection? What are the roles of international financing institutions, multilateral development banks and other partners in this new economic reality and can they come together to form Partnerships for Public Purpose?

Expected outcomes

• Drive national multi-sectoral political engagement to address workforce challenges for UHC and the essential public health functions, including Emergency preparedness and response
• Develop consensus on priority workforce solutions to inform preparations for United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (September 2023)
• Inform and influence domestic and international investments in education and jobs 
• Launch of the Multi-sectoral advisory group of experts (MSAGE)