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Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.Goals for improving global health policy have been defined by the World Health Organization's Millennium Development Goals. Other major worldwide organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and others will continue to shape and mold global health policy.As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.Malnutrition is a world-wide problem and a direct contributor to many diseases:
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Balanced Scorecard Resources [DOC].
Writing an effective proposal, including a balanced scorecard, is an important professional skill. Proposals are deliverables used in many fields, the purpose being to gain the support of decision makers for a project by providing accurate and succinct information. Proposals are written to persuade a specific audience, and should be clear and to the point. Do not repeat information that the audience already knows. Determine the key information they need to know in order to make a decision, and back it up with references. There are many examples for learning how to write a proposal on the Internet, as well as many types of templates that may be helpful as you write this assessment. Review the links in the resources provided for this assessment for support in completing this assessment.Balanced Scorecards are also used in many professions. Refer to the Balanced Scorecard course file for links and pertinent information. A balanced scorecard of a nonprofit can look very different from one for a commercial enterprise as it undertakes activities that serve altruistic ends.Example of a Nonprofit's Balanced Scorecard
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Seek actively funding to deliver new or expanded services or programs.
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"Provide support, guidance, and leadership in your fields of expertise."
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4. People Development Perspective
Hire, retain, and train to align resources and competencies.
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Foster a culture that embraces innovation, teamwork, leadership, and knowledge sharing.
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Country: Choose a country which has identified one of the issues below as a central problem facing its population. Be sure that you have reasonable access to this country's health care information.
NGO: Choose a specific NGO with a global health mission to investigate.
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Noninfectious diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes.)
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Patient access and equity.
Education programs.
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Service positioning (delivery).
Health care workforce.
Monitoring of the disease.
Structure your proposal as follows:Part 1: Executive Summary
Examine a global health care issue within the context of a country.Summarize the action(s) you are recommending for the NGO's involvement in a country (one page).
Propose specific ways in which nonprofit financial resources could fill a gap in health care services.
Explain the rationale for the action. Why is this necessary?
Explain why the NGO is best positioned to address this need, as opposed to governmental or private organizations.
Explain how the proposal aligns with the NGO's mission and/or existing services in the country.
Part 2: Need
Analyze the services of government, private, and nongovernmental providers to address the identified health issue.
What existing services address this issue? Who is providing these services?
What existing funding amounts and sources are dedicated to this issue?
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Financial Perspective: Differentiate the services of private and nongovernmental providers from those of governmental entities.
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Customer Perspective (Expectations).
Internal Processes.
People Development Perspective.
Part 4: Project Evaluation
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What evidence-based tools for tracking outcomes would you suggest?
Part 5: Conclusion
Summarize how the NGO is uniquely positioned to meet this need in a country (one paragraph).Additional Requirements
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"Provide support, guidance, and leadership in your fields of expertise."
"Provide us with opportunities to contribute."
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Learn from our clients in order to advocate solutions within our community.
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4. People Development Perspective
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Infant and child mortality.
Substance abuse.
Infectious diseases (Zika virus, cholera, AIDS, malaria, flu, et cetera).
Noninfectious diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes.)
Malnutrition.
Maternal and reproductive health.
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Affordability and funding.
Patient access and equity.
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Service positioning (delivery).
Health care workforce.
Monitoring of the disease.
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Examine a global health care issue within the context of a country.Summarize the action(s) you are recommending for the NGO's involvement in a country (one page).
Propose specific ways in which nonprofit financial resources could fill a gap in health care services.
Explain the rationale for the action. Why is this necessary?
Explain why the NGO is best positioned to address this need, as opposed to governmental or private organizations.
Explain how the proposal aligns with the NGO's mission and/or existing services in the country.
Part 2: Need
Analyze the services of government, private, and nongovernmental providers to address the identified health issue.
What existing services address this issue? Who is providing these services?
What existing funding amounts and sources are dedicated to this issue?
What is a gap in these services that you can identify?
Part 3. Balanced Scorecard
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Financial Perspective: Differentiate the services of private and nongovernmental providers from those of governmental entities.
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Customer Perspective (Expectations).
Internal Processes.
People Development Perspective.
Part 4: Project Evaluation
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