IDA Foundation
Marcello Cospite is an experienced program manager currently coordinating the Global Fund Pool Procurement Mechanism Vector Control Program at IDA Foundation, focusing on supply chain management and procurement services across over 40 countries. With a strong background in humanitarian aid, Marcello has previously served as Programme Coordinator and Country Director for EMERGENCY ONG Onlus, overseeing major construction projects and strategic development efforts in Uganda. Additional roles include project management for hospital design and supervision, logistical management for Oxfam, and various responsibilities in international relations and hospital management within emergency contexts. Marcello holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Cooperation and multiple specialized degrees in humanitarian action and international development.
IDA Foundation
IDA Foundation is an independent social enterprise providing medical goods to healthcare organizations worldwide, at the best price possible. We recognise that in today's world, essential medicines remain out of reach for too many people. IDA bridges those gaps so that healthcare providers have access to quality products at a fair price. We distribute over 3000 different health products to customers and partners in over 130 countries. We work with international and local NGOs, large funding organisations, ministries of health and central medical stores, and smaller charity or mission hospitals. Headquartered in Amsterdam, we are a global organisation with over 200 employees representing almost 30 nationalities. We have offices in the Netherlands, India, China, and Nigeria as well as representative agents in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our professional, diverse, and multicultural team, which is passionate about our mission.