Strengths and opportunities for institutions for ARAA Dr.Charles Ibingira. 2nd oct 09

MEMBERSHIP BASE DIVERSITY, FROM ALL RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS Tap the different expertise around Facilitate MENTORSHIP Sharing knowledge and experiences Networking/Partnerships in solving problems and planning

INSTITUTIONAL BACKING Financial, Infrastructural, Training Image/Brand Nurturing

HUB UNITY OF PURPOSE,(cost effective, all inclusive and viable initiatives) Forum STRONG at ADVOCATING/LOBBING for the region Providing local solutions, for local problems and challenges SUSTAINABILITY

STRENGTHS /OPPORTUNITIES Funding opportunities ,INH,WELLCOME, BIL ANDM. GATES,EU Increasing funding dedicated to global health to developing countries. Local funding agencies Institutional funds Good will from institutions, governments. Prevailing moods in the region Strong willed researchers of all categories

Execution of your roles and maintaining relevance. Managing and streamlining all research activities, Identifying grants, applications Helping researchers with accountability, procurements, paperwork, deadlines, contracts, regulatory compliance, ip processing Ensuring that research is done ethically, Uphold your role of bridging the gaps ,institutions, researchers, administrators Help researchers focus on priorities,

Mentorship Transfer of experiences, expertise from institutions, developed systems in developed countries, Use existing expertise among the members, policies and procedures Setting up scholarships, schemes and opportunities to train members equitably.

Build Effective Systems Help put ideas together Help run through regulations Help smooth data collection, analysis and reports on time, Ensure adequate dissemination and utilization of findings Policy influence, Publication, Ip processing, Accountability

How to STAY STRONG Maintaining membership, keep it growing, Sticking to your constitution; reviewing it regularly, Sticking to your vision ,and mission, goals and objectives. Regular meetings ,follow up ,good communication Mentorship Networking within institutions, members and research organizations. Good governance and transfer of power, maintaining excellence.

Acknowledgments ARAA MU-JHU MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES THANK YOU ALL AS “WE BUILD FOR THE FUTURE”