November 2005

Global Health Policy Research Network Update
November 2005


In this issue:

Results from the GHPRN Conference's Research Agenda-Setting Session
At CGD's first Global Health Policy Research Network Conference on September 28-29 in Washington, DC, participants helped develop goals of the GHPRN policy research and dissemination agenda (PDF). Highlights include prioritized research topics and a list of 10 "must-dos."

"Millions Saved" to be updated and expanded in a second edition
Published one year ago, "Millions Saved: Proven Successes in Global Health" will become part of a new undergraduate global health textbook project. We will update the current cases and add a handful of new ones that meet the rigorous criteria set by the What Works Working Group. If you have ideas for new global health success cases, please send them to Jessica Gottlieb.

Evaluation Gap consultation seeks your input
CGD has just released a staff draft based on the discussions of the Evaluation Gap Working Group. The paper describes the problem of an undersupply of impact evaluation, analyzes the reasons behind that problem, and proposes a way forward to coordinate and fund good impact evaluations. We are now seeking your feedback. To help shape our final report, please TAKE OUR SURVEY.

The UK solicits comments on Advance Markets for Vaccines
Largely based on the practical recommendations made by CGD's Advance Market Commitment Working Group, the G7 Finance Ministers, led by the Italian government and in collaboration with the World Bank, are developing proposals to incentivize research and development in vaccines for diseases such as malaria and AIDS. As part of this policy process, the UK's Department for International Development is soliciting your views. Learn how you can contribute to the consultation before the closing date - December 30, 2005.

Results from survey of implementers on global health challenges
The Global Health Council, in collaboration with CGD, surveyed its members about what they percieve to be the most significant barriers to improving global health. Survey results were reported by Dr. Nils Daulaire, President and CEO of the Global Health Council, at the GHPRN conference in September. Read (PDF) about what 140 GHC members reported to be the most important policy and finance constraints they face in improving global health.

New Approaches in Global Health: Fogarty International Center Funds 16 Awards for "Framework Programs"

The Fogarty International Center announced 16 awards for its new funding initiative, "Framework Programs for Global Health." The awards support the development of innovative, multidisciplinary global health programs on campuses in the United States and in low- and middle-income nations. If you're interested in applying to the next grant round, the new program announcement will soon be posted.

November is Global Health Month
On October 18, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating November 2005 as the Month of Global Health. Read the full text of the legislation (PDF)