10 WHO country presence is the platform for effective engagement with Member States for advancing the global agenda; contributing to national health policies, strategies and plans; and for bringing country realities and perspectives to global policies and priorities. WHO country presence therefore refers to the work of the Secretariat as a whole carried out through:
- A physical WHO presence that varies depending on the Member States' needs and capacities - This represents the work carried out by the Organization through country offices, including sub-national and decentralized sub-offices in provinces and districts.
- The normative work of WHO and the coordinated support from the different levels of the Secretariat - This represents the work of headquarters as well as the technical support provided by the regional offices.
20 The Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) is an instrument that guides WHO's work in countries. It defines a medium-term vision for technical cooperation with a given Member State in support of the country's national health policies, strategies and plans.
30 Specific guidelines for working with WHO Offices must be followed when dealing with invitation to WHO meetings or visits of WHO staff to countries (see related content: Guidelines for working with WHO Country Offices and Guidelines for working with WHO Offices in countries, areas and territories).
