Use relevant guidance, tools, frameworks, learnings and other materials to inform and support the implementation of prioritized actions. As you move into implementation of the national plans for IHR and health security, including NAPHS, continuously monitor and evaluate performance.
Whether the goal is to develop a strategic or operational plan, strategic stakeholder management and coordination are essential for the development process.
The country should determine whether the goal is to develop a strategic or operational plan, noting that starting with a strategic plan and transitioning to an operational plan can be beneficial. The WHO Benchmarks Platform can be used to generate a draft strategic or operational plan.
The country should outline a clear plan for appropriate stakeholder engagement and convene technical leads to define country context as it relates to national health security as well as technical area priorities for the draft plan. Functional grouping can also be conducted to identify interdependencies and opportunities for coordination between technical areas to ensure plans are comprehensive and streamlined. Costing, resource mapping and advocacy planning may be completed under the auspices of various responsible ministries, departments or agencies.
Once a whole-of-government plan is devised and fully costed, with key funding sources identified and advocacy plans to support near-term implementation and improved health security, it is time to move on to implementing and monitoring the progress and quality of the plan.