Vaccine procurement strengthening initiatives
UNICEF works together with national governments to ensure that countries can have timely access to affordable and quality vaccines
Given its pivotal role in the vaccine market, UNICEF can provide relevant guidance and support in strengthening the capacity of national vaccine procurement processes.
UNICEF, working with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and other partners, has initiated four projects in this area to provide a holistic framework to strengthen government's vaccine procurement capacity within a health system strengthening lens.
See below for more information on these projects.
Vaccine Procurement Practitioners Exchange Forum (VPPEF)
An annual event to foster knowledge sharing, best practices and strengthen skills and understanding on diverse vaccine procurement topics.
Vaccine Procurement Practitioners Network (VPPN)
An online community of practice (CoP) and resource portal for professionals and technical experts supporting national immunization
Strategic Vaccine Procurement Assessment Toolbox
A compilation of resources for countries wishing to assess their vaccine procurement processes.
Strategic Vaccine Procurement E-course
(To be launched Q1 2022)
The e-course will provide an overview of key vaccine procurement processes to ensure sustainable and timely access to affordable vaccines.
