Terms of Reference of the openIMIS Steering Group (May 2021)

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a. Discuss and contribute to the development of the technical roadmap of openIMIS, following recommendations made by the Product Group and Technical Advisory Group;
b. Support Initiative workflows and actively contribute in the frame of the Governance structure;
c. Assist partners and members of the Initiative through coordination and collaboration;
d. Advise on the scope and direction of the Initiative as emerging issues force changes to be considered, ensuring alignment with the agreed vision of the Initiative and key stakeholder groups;
e. Foster positive communication within and outside of the Steering Group regarding the Initiative and its outcomes;
f. Engage in political advocacy for the Initiative, e.g. by promoting openIMIS in relevant events.
g. Support the outreach of the openIMIS Initiative to foster new relationships/partnerships with other donors or relevant stakeholders.
h. Regularly participate in, and contribute to relevant discussions, forums, proposals and activities of the Initiative;
i. Regularly participate in the openIMIS Steering Group Meeting

Steering Group Roles & ResponsibilitiesMembership, eligibility and process to join

Membership

Information on the members of the openIMIS Steering Group is being updated and will be provided here.

The openIMIS Steering Group currently consists of the following stakeholder members, who each hold a vote on the Group and contribute to the Initiative. Each of the following organisations will have a vote in any major voting process. Organisations must designate an alternate in case the primary voting member is unavailable.

• BMZ
• DEZA
• … from countries using openIMIS (max. 2)
• … from countries using openIMIS
• … from the Implementers Committee (max. 2)
• … Implementers Committee
• … Developers Committee (max. 2)
• … Developers Committee,
• … health / social protection financing experts (max. 2)
• … health / social protection financing experts,
• … representatives from bilateral, multi-lateral organisations with expertise on health / social protection and/or digitalisation (max. x)
• … representatives from bilateral, multi-lateral organisations with expertise on health / social protection and/or digitalisation
• … representatives from bilateral, multi-lateral organisations with expertise on health / social protection and/or digitalisation
• … representatives from bilateral, multi-lateral organisations with expertise on health / social protection and/or digitalisation
• …

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