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About GHSH

Who We Are and How We Work

Global Healthcare Systems Hub (GHSH) is an independent cross-sector collaboration platform whose mission is to support public institutions in building resilient, evidence-based public health governance systems. We operate as a neutral intermediary between government, academic, and organizational sectors — without a corporate agenda and without conflicts of interest. Our goal is to translate expert knowledge into practical policy tools accessible to decision-makers at every level of government.

Mission and Strategic Objectives

GHSH focuses its work on six key strategic areas that respond to the real needs of public institutions in the areas of health policy, systemic security, and cross-sector collaboration.

System Interoperability

We support the implementation of standards that enable data exchange and collaboration across different systems and public institutions.

Capacity Building

We build the competencies of public-sector officials and experts through dedicated training programs and peer learning.

System Resilience

We design recommendations and policy frameworks that increase the system’s ability to absorb crises and adapt.

Evidence-based Policy

Every GHSH recommendation is based on verifiable data, comparative analyses, and peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Peer Learning

We facilitate the exchange of experience among representatives of public institutions from different countries and levels of administration.

Cross-sector Collaboration

We create a space for dialogue between the government, academic, nonprofit, and private sectors — on a neutral basis.

Theory of Change

Our work is based on a transparent causal model that connects available resources with concrete impact on public policy and systemic security.

Each stage of the process is documented and subject to external evaluation. The results of our work — including policy recommendations and thematic reports — are published in line with open knowledge principles and made available to all public institutions free of charge.

GHSH Operating Model

How We Work

GHSH operates through a network of specialized working groups that bring together experts from the public, academic, and organizational sectors. Each thematic group conducts a structured analytical process that concludes with the publication of recommendations.

  • Working Groups — thematic, time-limited
  • Steering Committee — strategic oversight and priority approval
  • Advisory Board — independent external expertise
  • Delivery Partners — institutions implementing recommendations

How We Select Topics

Each thematic initiative goes through a four-step selection process that ensures focus on issues with the greatest public impact and real-world feasibility.

  • Public need — identified by partner institutions
  • Feasibility — availability of data, experts, and resources
  • Impact — estimated influence on policy or practice
  • Mission alignment — consistency with GHSH strategic objectives
Governance and Transparency

Independence, Transparency and Information Protection

GHSH's credibility with public institutions rests on three pillars: a transparent governance structure, a rigorous conflict-of-interest policy, and the consistent publication of operational documents. Below we set out our full governance model and the principles on which our work is based.

Governance Structure

Each body has a clearly defined remit, rules of procedure and a reporting mechanism. Advisory Board membership is rotated on a regular basis, and its members are required to file a declaration of no conflict of interest before every vote or recommendation.

Governance and Independence

Conflict of Interest Policy

All members of GHSH bodies and all external experts are required to file an annual declaration of interests. Where a potential conflict is identified, the person concerned is excluded from the decision-making process on that matter. The policy is publicly available on the GHSH website.

Partnership Transparency

The list of institutional partners and the terms of cooperation are published in the annual transparency report. No partner has any influence over the content of technical recommendations. Partnership agreements are based on standard templates approved by the Board.

External Oversight Mechanisms

GHSH undergoes regular financial and technical audits carried out by independent external bodies. Audit results are published in full. The Advisory Board approves programme priorities without any possibility of interference by funding partners.

Transparency — What We Publish

Operational Documents

  • Annual activity reports
  • Thematic working group reports
  • Partner register and terms of cooperation
  • Privacy and data protection policy
  • External audit results
  • Declarations of interest of members of governing bodies

Access Rules

All GHSH strategic and technical documents are available free of charge to public institutions. Internal operational documents are governed by a “confidentiality by default” principle — only aggregated conclusions are published, never the individual positions of participants.

How We Protect Institutional Information

Confidentiality of Institutional Discussions

All discussions held within working groups and bilateral consultations are covered by the Chatham House Rule. No institution's position is attributed to it publicly without its explicit consent.

Data Minimisation

GHSH processes only the data necessary to deliver a specific project objective. Participants' personal data is not shared with external partners. Aggregated data is used in line with the GDPR and our internal privacy protection standards.

Working with Aggregated Data

Where analysis of institutional data is required, GHSH uses aggregated and anonymised data only. Analytical results are subject to internal review before publication, and the institution supplying the data retains the right to verify the conclusions.

Team and Experts

GHSH Leadership

Managing Director

Responsible for operational strategy and the external representation of GHSH.

Programme Director

Oversight of the technical quality of projects and working groups.

Director of Partnerships

Management of relations with public institutions and strategic partners.

How We Select Experts

GHSH experts and collaborators are selected on the basis of documented experience in public policy, public health, crisis management or related disciplines. Every expert is screened for conflicts of interest before joining a working group.

  • A minimum of five years' professional experience in the relevant field
  • Affiliation with a recognised institution or organisation
  • No active conflict of interest in the thematic area concerned
  • A commitment to comply with the GHSH Code of Ethics

Arrange a Conversation with GHSH

We are available to public institutions, decision-makers and officials looking for analytical support, project partnership or expert consultation. Every meeting is treated as a confidential working conversation — with no obligations and no sales agenda.

Government Briefing

A dedicated session for representatives of public administration — covering our collaboration model, current initiatives and the options for institutional engagement.

Partnership Inquiry

For institutions and organisations interested in a formal strategic partnership or in taking part in GHSH working groups.

Download the Overview PDF

A short document (1–2 pages) setting out the GHSH mission, operating model and governance structure — available on request by email.