Governing Health Futures 2030 Youth Network

Development agencies and business are increasingly exploring how technology can help to leapfrog development, especially in LMICs with high youth populations. However, the use of digital technologies in resource-poor settings remains nascent and uncoordinated. Huge divides exist in levels of digital literacy, internet connectivity, and access to quality health systems, meaning that the poorest and most marginalised groups are unable to enjoy the benefits of healthcare in a digital age. There is therefore a need for better guidance on how to maximise the benefits of digital technologies and data in various policy areas, including health, through better governance, with a view to also facilitating the greater participation of all stakeholder groups, including young people and women, in the digital sphere.

The Lancet and the Financial Times have convened a Commission ‘Governing health futures 2030: Growing up in a digital world’ (GHF2030 Commission) to run from October 2019 to December 2021. The Commission is exploring the convergence of digital health, Artificial Intelligence and other frontier technologies with Universal Health Coverage, with a special focus on improving the health of children, adolescents, and young people in low and middle income countries (LMICs).

-         Young people, particularly in LMICs, with an interest in health
         and/or digital development.

-         Global and national policymakers responsible for digital transformation,
         health, and data governance.

-        Digital technology companies.

1.   Diverse groups of young people from
     around the world share their perspectives and
     experiences about health in a digital age.

2.   GHF2030 Commission delivers a set of recommendations
     on the governance of digital health, Artificial Intelligence
     and Universal Health Coverage taking full account of the
     needs and perspectives of young people.

3.    GHF2030 Youth Network supports dissemination
       of GHF2030 Commission’s recommendations; hold decision-makers
       accountable for their commitments to health and
       the equitable and responsible use of technology and data;
       and advocates for greater involvement of young people in
       the design and implementation of policies and programmes
      related to health, technology and data.

Risultati principali attesi:  

1.    GHF2030 Youth Engagement Strategy developed.

2.    GHF2030 Youth Network established.

3.    Consultations held with groups of young people, including medical students, to inform Commission’s work.

4.    Methodology developed and tested for qualitative digital consultations with young people.

5.    Set of research papers prepared on issues related to/suggested by young people to inform GHF2030 Commission’s work.

6.    Findings of a multi-country poll of young people analysed and presented to GHF2030 Commission.

7.    GHF2030 Youth Network develops and implements a workplan to support the dissemination of Commission’s recommendations and other advocacy objectives.

8.    Consultations held with groups of young people, including medical students, to inform Youth Network activities.

Risultati fasi precedenti:   Not applicable. This is a new proposal.

Fase 1 01.10.2020 - 30.06.2023   (Completed)