On October 21-25, 2007, the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC) will conduct its Annual Member Trip & Site Visits. This year’s trip provides a unique opportunity to witness Russia’s exploding HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics and to learn about cutting-edge programming implemented as a response. The trip is organized in the framework of the first-ever Leaders Forum on Public-Private Partnerships in Russia, India and China “Healthy Nations - Healthy Economies”.

 

The trip participants will have an opportunity to visit two infectious disease hospitals, including a clinic for HIV-positive children, and an outreach program; participate in interactive simulation workshops facilitated by Booz & Company; and network with Russian policymakers and business leaders, among other experts, at a series of high-level meetings. Participants will attend a joint reception with the U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC). The trip will culminate in the Leaders Forum on Public-Private Partnerships on October 25, which will bring together business leaders and senior government officials from Russia, China and India.

 

The 2007 Annual Member Trip is a rare opportunity to experience two of the world’s most fascinating cities – St. Petersburg and Moscow – while benefiting from a comprehensive discussion with Russian and international policy and business leaders, NGO experts and public health specialists.

 

Expected outcomes:

 
The trip aims to strengthen private sector engagement in the fight against HIV/AIDS and TB in Russia; to identify the important policy hurdles that must be overcome to efficiently address HIV/AIDS and TB; and, to reinforce cross-sector and international collaboration. The trip will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding through first-hand experience in a region of the world that has some of the fastest growing rates of HIV and a surging TB epidemic.
 

AGENDA


MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 - ST. PETERSBURG

Breakfast and Briefing: The surging HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics in Russia and the corporate response

This briefing will focus on the private sector's contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS and TB: accomplishments and gaps.

Visit to Russian Scientific and Practical Center for assistance to HIV-infected pregnant women and children in Ust'-Izhora

The Ust'-Izhora center, led by the prominent Russian AIDS specialist Dr. Voronin, is the only institution in Russia that treats abandoned HIV-positive children. The hospital offers HIV-testing, treatment and psychosocial support to abandoned HIV-positive children.

Lunch hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (St. Petersburg branch)

The meeting will give the opportunity for AmCham members to share the experience of their business running in Russia; participants will be given an overview of economical background of the region, investment opportunities and business involvement in social projects. The delegates will be greeted by the Deputy Principal Officer of the US Consul General's office in St. Petersburg Allen Greenberg, Political and Economical Officer Benjamin Wohlauer.

Meeting at City AIDS Center with specialists and NGOs.

The meeting will include representatives of the City AIDS Center, and prominent NGOs, including Doctors of the World/Doctors for Children, Community of People living with HIV, Stellit, Humanitarian Action, AIHA and TB expert.

Visits to HIV/AIDS outreach program sites
  • Drop-in center for youth and overnight shelter, implemented by the NGOs Doctors of the World-USA/Doctors to Children;
  • Street outreach program for commercial sex workers implemented by the NGO Stellit;
  • Street outreach program for marginalized youth, implemented by the NGOs Doctors of the World-USA/Doctors to Children;
  • Halfway house for marginalized youth, implemented by the NGOs Doctors of the World-USA/Doctors to Children.



TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 - ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW

Breakfast and Briefing: Question & Answer session

This interactive session will provide the participants with an opportunity to ask questions, share their experiences and provide feedback about days 1 & 2 of the trip.

Visit to the city infectious disease hospital for children #3

The delegation will be greeted by the Chief of the hospital and Regional Director of the Doctors of the World in Russia. The group will see "Mama+" project aimed at socializing HIV+ mothers, children and families, implemented by Doctors of the World. Then the delegation will be split into 2 groups and visit HIV/AIDS Ward and TB Ward. The groups will rotate to see both wards.

Visit to the St. Petersburg Infectious Disease Hospital #30

Named in honor of the famous Russian doctor Sergey Botkin, the St. Petersburg Infectious Disease Hospital #30 is one of the most advanced clinics in the region providing HIV and TB testing, counseling and treatment, as well as care and support to people living with HIV. It is the largest infectious disease hospital not only in Russia but also in Eastern Europe.


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 - MOSCOW

Simulation workshop facilitated by Booz & Company

Leaders Forum-USRBC joint reception

Over 150 global business leaders, government officials and top representatives of international NGOs will gather for this special networking opportunity organized by the U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC) and GBC. The event will provide an intimate setting to meet top business and policy leaders and initiate dialogue about new opportunities for public-private partnerships in the area of public/workforce health. Welcoming remarks will be given by John Tedstrom, GBC Executive Director, William J. Burns, U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Eugene K. Lawson, USRBC President and E. Neville Isdell, Chairman, Board of Directors and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 - MOSCOW

Plenary session of the Leaders Forum "Healthy Nations - Healthy Economies" on Public-Private Partnerships to Address HIV/AIDS and TB in Russia, India and China

The Leaders Forum will convene key stakeholders, explore global best practices in public-private partnerships and their relevance in the Eurasian context, and propose a framework for public-private collaborations that will strengthen these emerging economies' capacity to address the rising threats of HIV/AIDS and TB. Among the distinguished speakers are Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, President and CEO, Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria (GBC), John Tedstrom, GBC Executive Director, Peter J. Robertson, Vice-Chairman of the Board, Chevron, Vladimir Pozner, President, Academy of Russian TV, and Co-Chairmen of Russian National Association of Business Against AIDS: Clyde C. Tuggle, President, The Coca-Cola Company, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine Division, and Vladimir Golovnev, President, Group of Companies Vostok-Service, as well as many other outstanding public and business leaders actively involved with corporate and government responses to HIV/AIDS and TB globally and nationally.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS


Company Name of Participant Position
Anglo American Brian Brink SVP, Health
Bayer William Valentino General Manager, Group Communications
BD Gloria Young Vice President, Global HIV/AIDS Initiative
bioMerieux Michel Bonnier Public Health VP
Boehringer Ingelheim Michael Rabbow Manager, Emerging Economies
BP Anatoly Chatokhine Medical Advisor
Chevron David McMurry Manager, Global H&MS Administration, HIV/AIDS, and Special Projects
OraSure Technologies Ron Spair COO & CFO
Pfizer Jack Watters Vice President, External Medical Affairs, International
SABMiller plc Jenni Gillies Group HIV Consultant
Simba (Pty) Ltd Arnold Selokane CSR Manager
Solvay Christiane Baleux Corporate Medical Advisor
Trinity Biotech David Oxley Corporate Vice President
Unilever NV Bernard Luten Head of Occupational Health


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