Global Engagement Docket Lead
Brian O’Connor Chair
Global Health Connector

Brief Overview:

The Global Engagement Docket recognizes the crucial role of global and multilateral organizations in advancing Africa’s digital health transformation agenda. International agencies bring technical expertise, financial resources, normative guidance, and policy support that can accelerate the development and implementation of digital health solutions across the continent.

True partnership means more than funding; it’s about aligning global expertise with Africa’s vision. Through this docket, we create a single, coordinated pathway for sustainable digital health collaboration.”
— Brian O’Connor, Global Engagement Docket Lead, ADHN

This docket serves as a coordination and engagement platform for international development partners to align their support with Africa’s priorities; ensuring coherence, avoiding duplication, and reinforcing continental ownership of the digital health agenda. It promotes mutual accountability, partnership synergy, and long-term sustainability by fostering structured collaboration between ADHN, Africa CDC, Member States, and the global international communities.

Priority Focus Areas

  • Strengthen coordination and alignment among international partners supporting Africa’s digital health ecosystem.
  • Enhance resource mobilization for ADHN-led and Member State digital health programs.
  • Foster joint programming and technical cooperation between ADHN and global agencies.
  • Promote Africa’s leadership and representation in global digital health fora.
  • Ensure sustainability and accountability in partner-driven digital health initiatives.

Mandate

The Global Engagement Docket is mandated to:

  •  Facilitate coordination and alignment between ADHN, Africa CDC, and international development partners on digital health priorities.
  • Leverage global expertise and resources to strengthen digital health systems across Africa.
  • Promote harmonization of donor and partner interventions with continental frameworks and national strategies.
  • Advocate for increased investment and technical support for Africa-led digital health initiatives
  • Support knowledge exchange and global collaboration, ensuring Africa’s voice and experiences influence international digital health dialogue.

Most Asked Question.

This docket strengthens Africa’s voice in the global digital health landscape. It serves as ADHN’s platform for coordinated collaboration between African partners and international organisations, supporting mutual learning, strategic alignment, and long-term cooperation. The docket promotes meaningful engagement with global ecosystems while showcasing African digital health leadership, innovation, and priorities on the international stage.

Participation is open to organisations and networks that collaborate with Africa’s digital health ecosystem at regional or global level. This includes multilateral institutions, development partners, global health networks, philanthropic and donor organisations, and other actors committed to advancing Africa’s digital transformation through meaningful partnership.

The docket offers a coordinated space for international partners to engage effectively with Africa’s digital health ecosystem. It helps align global initiatives with continental priorities, facilitates transparent information exchange, and supports partnership matchmaking. Through joint planning and shared accountability frameworks, partners gain clarity, coherence, and stronger collaboration with African institutions.

The docket focuses on strengthening coordinated engagement between African institutions and global partners, aligning international efforts with continental digital health priorities, and supporting joint programming where it adds value. It promotes Africa’s leadership and visibility in global digital health discussions, facilitates responsible resource mobilisation, and ensures that partnerships are sustainable, transparent, and accountable.

The docket ensures that global engagement strengthens - rather than duplicates - Africa-led digital health efforts. By aligning international collaboration with continental priorities, it reinforces ADHN’s mission to build a unified, coordinated, and self-sustaining digital health ecosystem that is driven by African leadership and delivers long-term impact.