-: Hi, everyone, and welcome to module 10.
This week, we'll be learning about
principles of good governance
in international health organizations.
Why is good governance important?
Well, it plays a role in the ethical functioning
in an organization, and ensures that local, national,
and international regulations are met.
We will also discuss the role of a clearly defined board
and the leadership of an organization,
and the setting of institutional priorities.
One of the key ways in which we'll learn about this
is through the key delineation of roles
of members of governing board,
and the different activities
that members holding each position are responsible for.
This week, you'll have some readings and videos to watch.
In addition to my lecture,
you should watch the short lecture
from the Consortium of Universities for Global Health,
or CUGH, about corruption in global health.
This video highlights the need for the transparent
and well-designed governing structures
to avoid corruption and unethical conduct.
We'll hear more about that transparency
and other principles underlying good governance
when we review the SMART governance principles,
or S-M-A-R-T principles this week.
We also have some readings from the United Nations
about the sustainable development goals
and case studies from the governorship
of various international organizations.
In addition to the didactic materials,
you'll have a quiz and a discussion on Yellowdig.
For the discussion this week,
please choose one of the two scenarios presented
and discuss using the smart governance principles.
As always, please feel free to reach out
with any questions or concerns.
I hope you all have a good week.