The HPN is the Health, Population and Nutrition sector working group, which is a platform for development partners who provide assistance to Ethiopia’s health sector. The HPN aims to support the government, especially the Federal Ministry of Health, in implementing the health sector programme as part of the Health Sector Transformation Plan. The HPN also works towards improved aid coordination, harmonization and alignment, and promotes Ethiopian national ownership of the health sector.

HPN is a platform that brings together development partners to support Ethiopia’s health sector. Established by the Development Assistance Group (DAG), HPN includes multilateral and bilateral partners, foundations, and the Global Fund. Civil society and private sector representatives also participate as observers.

HPN’s primary role is to support the Government of Ethiopia, particularly the Federal Ministry of Health, in implementing the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP). It represents development partners in health sector discussions and forums with the Government and other stakeholders. Furthermore, HPN promotes aid effectiveness, alignment, and mutual accountability based on the principles of the International Health Partnership (IHP) and the Paris Declaration and Accra Agenda for Action.

HPN operates under the leadership of two co-chairs, one from a multilateral partner and one from a bilateral partner, who serve for two years. The group also has a secretariat that facilitates its meetings and events. To focus on specific health sector issues, HPN has several sub-groups, task forces, and technical working groups. These groups concentrate on areas such as sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and health care financing. This comprehensive structure allows HPN to effectively support and enhance Ethiopia’s health sector.