Our Story

The Vaccine Procurement Practitioners Network (VPPN) is a network of government officials and technical experts who exchange knowledge and learn from each other’s experiences online and at face-to-face events. The network was formed following the first Vaccine Procurement Practitioners Exchange Forum (VPPEF) in 2015, hosted by UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the VPPN is to improve vaccine procurement outcomes for children's health, by coming together as a global membership and openly sharing practical experiences and lessons learned in order to strengthen country-driven strategic vaccine procurement and innovation.

Our Values

Committed to Children: We are a dedicated network, committed to improving child health outcomes.

Knowledge Sharing: We engage in an open exchange of opinions, observations and questions that benefit our fellow professionals facing similar challenges.

Global: We are a global community committed to regular interaction with our fellow members to support the vital work begun during the first VPPEF in 2015.

Expertise: We are a network of procurement professionals, focused on sharing our knowledge for the benefit of our fellow members.

Our Membership Criteria

1. Field of work: role related to vaccine procurement

This includes such people as national buyers, national warehouse stock managers, …

2. Employer: focus on government stakeholders in Ministries of Health or Finance
3. Partners: all intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations (IGOs and NGOs) supporting vaccine procurement

Our Partners

These organizations and initiatives work together with UNICEF and the VPPN toward improving national-level immunization practices: