The focus must be clearly delineated and be of common concern to multiple partners. Second, we have learned that African ownership of the initiative is critical for its success . The concept of ownership by all partners is an essential factor in the success of all of our networking initiatives. We also have learned that no matter how well a lesson about an intervention or process that has a proven positive track record has been shared, ownership will not be achieved without local adaptation. Third, we learned that the capacity for following up activities must be in place for the initiative to achieve its objectives .
Activities are strategic, and steps are progressive, one step building on the step before it.
A meeting simply to share information, with the end result being just that, would not fit into a strategic process. Networking activities are part of a larger process leading to improved utilization of critical information in the region. The activities described below demonstrate the successful use of networking mechanisms to improve PAC in the region. Postabortion Care in East and Southern Africa. In addition, there is a description of ongoing activities in the region, a contact list for members of the regional PAC working group and a bibliography.