Menstrual Advancement Platform (MAP)

The first Menstrual Advancement Platform—Public Private Dialogue (MAP-PPD)'s Forum was held on December 5, 2024, at Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa. This Forum is a key component of the MAP-PPD's cyclic public-private dialogue process and marks a significant step in addressing systemic challenges in the Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) sector. The MAP-PPD, funded by Agence Française de Développement and having a Steering Committee co-chaired by the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) and the Ministry of Health (MoH), is an initiative designed to ensure continuous improvement by conducting a cycle of Working Groups, Steering Committee, and Forum meetings to address challenges in the sector and ensure women and girls of Ethiopia have quality, affordable and accessible menstrual hygiene products Menstrual Advancement Platform (MAP) would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions, as well as for their continued involvement. የሴቶችና ማህበራዊ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር Ministry of Women and Social Affairs Ministry of Health East Africa Gate (EAGate) Louis-Antoine Souchet Olivier Poujade #MHH #PPD #Ethiopia #Privare_Sector_Development

The first Forum of the Menstrual Advancement Platform (MAP) Public-Private Dilogue (PPD) will take place on December 5, 2024, at Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, starting at 9:00 AM. Funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), under the umbrella of the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) and the Ministry of Health (MoH), the MAP-PPD aims to remove barriers in the Meanstrual Health & Hygiene (MHH) value chain to ensure access to affordable and high-quality menstrual health products for girls and women in Ethiopia. The Forum will showcase the PPD's progress, align stakeholders on action plans, and share updates. For those engaged in MHH-related activities, seeking further information, or addressing invitation-related questions, please contact the MAP-PPD Permanent Secretariat at secretariat@mapethiopia.org or call +251116354281. የሴቶችና ማህበራዊ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር Ministry of Women and Social Affairs Ministry of Health Agence Française de Développement East Africa Gate (EAGate) www.mapethiopia.com #Public_Private_Dialogue #Ethiopia #MAP-PPD #MHH #menstrual_health_and_hygiene #Private_Sector_Development

Menstrual Advancement Platform (MAP), a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) financed by Agence Française de Développement and facilitated by East Africa Gate (EAGate) as the Permanent Secretariat of the PPD platform, facilitating coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, has conducted its first Steering Committee meeting on August 6th, 2024.   Under the joint leadership of H.E. Ergogie Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs, and H.E. Mekdes Daba Feyssa, MD, MPH, Minister of Health, the meeting deliberated on issues to ensure affordable, accessible, and quality menstrual hygiene products for women and girls in Ethiopia.   The meeting addressed key challenges, including local industry issues, quality control and regulatory hurdles, price control, distribution, financial, and awareness problems surrounding menstrual health and hygiene. Further, collaboration efforts were highlighted, and the responsibilities of each stakeholder were deliberated upon for effectively tackling the bottlenecks.   Thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions and dedication to advancing menstrual health, including our participants in the Discussion Groups and our technical platforms. We look forward to reconvening soon to continue advancing this vital cause. የሴቶችና ማህበራዊ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር Ministry of Women and Social Affairs Ministry of Health Agence française de développement in Eastern Africa www.mapethiopia.org #PublicPrivateDialogue #Ethiopia #MAP_PPD #MHH #menstrual_health_and_hygiene #Private_Sector_Development #MHH

Menstrual Advancement Platform (MAP), a Public Private Dialogue financed by Agence Française de Développement, and facilitated by East Africa Gate (EAGate) as the Permanent Secretariat of the PPD platform, facilitating coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, has conducted the quarterly second round of discussion group meetings is excited to share the outcomes of our second round of discussion group meetings, held from June 17-20, 2024, focusing on crucial areas within the Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) sector hindering accessibility, affordability, and quality of MHH products. During these sessions, the four discussion groups revisited and validated the bottlenecks affecting the private sector, that were raised during the first discussion group held back in March 2024. The members from the public, private and non-government stakeholders also identified new bottlenecks and challenges within the MHH sector, providing valuable insights and solutions. The discussions delved into four key areas: 1.⁠ ⁠Regulatory Framework, Certification & Standards 2.⁠ ⁠Financial Barriers to MHH Production & Distribution 3.⁠ ⁠Distribution, including Last Mile Distribution 4.⁠ ⁠Awareness and Communication During the sessions, participants in each group actively engaged in exploring challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance, financial accessibility, efficient distribution networks, and robust awareness campaigns. Thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions and dedication to advancing menstrual health and hygiene for all. Stay tuned for updates on outcomes and next steps!  #PPD  #Ethiopia  #AFD  #MinistryofWomenandSocialAffairs  #SocialImpact  #accesibility  #affordability  #quality  #privatesector_development #MHH

The Menstrual Advancement Platform (MAP) is a national dialogue, whereby the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs plays a key role in supporting the Public Private Dialogue (PPD) platform as an umbrella organization, to optimize the production and distribution of MHH products by engaging policymakers to ensure accessibility, affordability, and quality of Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) products. From March 4th to 7th, 2024, the PPD platform’s discussion groups embarked on a series of engaging sessions focusing on identifying bottlenecks affecting the private sector from achieving adequate production and distribution of the #MHH sector in Ethiopia. These are: - -          #Regulatory framework, certification & standards -          #Financial barriers to MHH production & distribution -          #Distribution, including last mile distribution; and -          #Awareness and communication. This platform is financed by Agence Française de Développement, a feminist development agency, through the implementation of a PPD. Furthermore, East Africa Gate (EAGate) acted as the Permanent Secretariat of the PPD platform, facilitating coordination and collaboration among stakeholders. Thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions and dedication to advancing menstrual health and hygiene for all. Stay tuned for updates on outcomes and next steps! #PPD #Ethiopia #AFD #MinistryofWomenandSocialAffairs #SocialImpact #accesibility #affordability #quality  #privatesector_development