1. Improving Maternal Mortality: Policy Perspectives Presented by: Rachel Koffman Crystal Lawrence Tseli Mohammed International health Policy Heller School for social policy Brandeis university

12. Maternal Mortality in Sierra Leone

15. Public Private Partnerships in Sierra Leone Cordaid, Sierra Leone Midwives Association (SLMA), Medical Research Centre (MRC), Principal National School of Midwifery in Freetown (NSMF), Research department of Ministry of Health (RDMoH), Kenema Diocesian Health Care Office (KDHCO), University of Sierra Leone Research Institute, Principal National School of Midwifery in Freetown (NSMF), Catholic Diocese of Kenema, Church Health Association in Sierra Leone, Panguma Hospital, Royal Tropical Institute (KIT), Maastricht University Centre for International Cooperation in Academic Development (MUNDO), TNO Quality of Life, Royal Dutch Organization of Midwives (KNOV), International Confederation of Midwifes (ICM), University of Midwifery Education and Studies Maastricht (AVMU), Midwifery Academy Rotterdam (VAR), Development and Relief Corporation B.V., Malaria No More!, National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO)

18. Multi-Sector Approach to Reducing MMR Sector/Agency Approach/Action Environmental Health Department Entrusted w/ monitoring and control of public health and general health issues Caribbean Environmental Health Institute Water quality monitoring The Health Education Department Promotes health sector’s links with other sectors USAID funded health care policy Facilitated dialogue among officials of the MoH and MoF, and social institutions of the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States WHO National Strategic Plan for Health Geared towards improving and maintaining the health of Grenadian citizens

24. "…there is no tool for development more effective than the empowermen t of women ." ~ Kofi Annan

25. Thank you!