What is the role of a facilitator in UHC Events?

The facilitator plays a crucial role in UHC Events by guiding discussions and encouraging participation among attendees. This role focuses on creating an open and inclusive environment where all participants feel comfortable sharing their ideas and contributing to the dialogue. A skilled facilitator helps to ensure that discussions remain productive and on topic, actively engages participants through techniques such as asking open-ended questions, and helps to synthesize the conversation, drawing connections between different viewpoints.

By fostering collaboration and ensuring that all voices are heard, the facilitator enhances the overall effectiveness of the event. This is vital in settings that aim to gather diverse perspectives and experiences, particularly in topics related to universal health coverage, where multiple stakeholders may have varying insights and priorities.

While managing logistics, creating presentations, and handling registration are important tasks within event management, these responsibilities do not encapsulate the primary function of a facilitator, which is to engage participants and steer meaningful discussions.