HomeDate: 2026-10-12
Speaker: José Manuel Barroso (2012 Nobel Peace Laureate)
Host: Dr. Chien-Jen Chen, President of Academia Sinica
Time: October 19, 2026, Monday, 14:00
Venue: International Conference Hall (3F), Humanities and Social
Sciences Building, Academia Sinica
Online Registration
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Government employees participating in the lecture will receive
certification for lifelong learning and 2 hours of study credit.
Contact:
Mr. Chang, Department of International Affairs, Academia Sinica
Tel: (02) 2789-9895
Brief Introduction:
A reformed global health architecture should focus on four priorities:
First, protecting global public goods: These are functions that no country can efficiently deliver alone, including disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness, vaccine market shaping, research and innovation, emergency financing mechanisms, and global standards and regulatory frameworks. These functions protect all countries and remain essential to global health security.
Second, enabling large-scale country impact: Institutions such as Gavi and the Global Fund have demonstrated the power of pooled procurement, innovative financing and partnership models to deliver results at scale. These capabilities remain indispensable, but they must increasingly be aligned around country priorities and support long-term sustainability.
Third, reducing fragmentation at the last mile: The people and communities we seek to serve should experience a coherent system, not a collection of institutions. Greater coordination through joint planning, harmonized reporting, aligned grant cycles and shared country support mechanisms can reduce administrative burden while improving delivery.
Fourth, strengthening support for fragile and humanitarian settings: Any reform agenda must ensure that the most vulnerable populations remain protected. This requires agile delivery models, stronger coordination and differentiated approaches tailored to fragile contexts.
