Strengthen, through Sustainable Human Development activities, the balance of action among state, private sector, civil society and communities themselves, to ensure that people have access to basic social services and productive assets. Work through the UN Resident Coordinator system to encourage collaborative programming in support of intersectoral action and resource mobilization. At international level, raise additional funds for country activities, and focus support on 10 of the most severely affected countries in the next two years. Take lead responsibility for developing an impregnated bednet resource network. The World Bank Group strongly supports the Roll Back Malaria global partnership.
Malaria has a major impact on social and economic development.
Together with Roll Back Malaria partners, the Bank will actively pursue these activities through its country programs and research agendas. Malaria must be reduced as a negative factor on macro-economic growth. WHO will be coordinating the Roll Back Malaria project. Project Countries and affected populations have identified malaria as a priority health issue. For further information, journalists can contact Gregory Hartl, WHO, Geneva.