Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Objectives, themes and processes Susan Jupp Head, External Relations Global Forum for Health Research

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Commission on Health Research for Development 1990 COHRED 1993 Ad Hoc Committee on Health Research 1996 Global Forum for Health Research 1998 WHO 1948 HRP: 1972 TDR: 1977 Forums International Conference on Health Research for Development Bangkok 2000 [+ Forum 4] Forums WHO Ministerial Summit on Health Research Mexico City 2004 [+ Forum 8] Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako 2008

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 established in 1998 as a Swiss foundation supported by the World Bank, WHO, Rockefeller Foundation + countries mandate to promote research to improve the health of people in developing countries helping identify research gaps - neglected diseases, neglected systems, neglected populations helping develop research agenda

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Six partners: COHRED Global Forum for Health Research UNESCO World Bank World Health Organization Government of Mali

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 The first high-level global meeting taking as its scope research for health The first such meeting to involve not only ministers of health but also ministers of science & technology, higher education and research The programme should therefore reflect - the full breadth of the research agenda - a wide range of sectors, disciplines and stakeholders. Distinctive features of Bamako 2008 Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008

Biomedical researchHealth policy and systems research Social sciences and behavioural research Operational research Basic research: physical and biological sciences including chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, etc Research on policy formulation, relationship to evidence, prioritization, etc R&D for drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, appliances, etc Research on health systems management, functions, efficiency, effectiveness, system factors affecting access scale-up, monitoring and evaluation, etc Research on social and behavioural factors influencing health and their relation to equity, access, lifestyle and health- seeking behaviours, etc Research on factors affecting functioning of programmes, effectiveness of targeting, impact on behaviour, disease burdens and public health, etc Understanding the biological nature of diseases; creating products to prevent or treat disease states Understanding how to test, scale-up and follow through the introduction of interventions and optimize their benefits The spectrum of health research for development Innovation Impact

Biomedical researchHealth policy and systems research Social sciences and behavioural research Operational research The spectrum of health research for development The spectrum of research for health for development Biological, economic, environmental, political and social determinants of health ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.’ WHO Constitution 1948

Objectives Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Strengthen leadership for health, equity and development: empower governments to develop structured and prioritized policies for research for health as part of their broader research strategies improve systems capacities for the implementation of these policies enhance international collaboration to address global and national health research challenges Engage all relevant constituencies in research and innovation for health: ensure inclusion of public and private actors, different sectors and disciplines, civil society, and local, national and international organizations in a coherent and coordinated manner Increase accountability of research systems: measure outcomes and assess impact of research for health monitor initiatives and partnerships in research for health increase public confidence by setting standards for fair and transparent research processes

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Aspects of the meeting Looking back progress with commitments made at Mexico Ministerial Summit how the world has changed regarding research and innovation for health Learning from experience range of research value of research lessons learned importance of systems approach Looking forward what health problems will the world want to tackle? organization, funding, performance, capacities of health research systems, innovation systems how to ensure the results/products are used

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Nature of the meeting Ministerial Ministers to have opportunity to review problems and goals and make commitments on policies and their implementation Forum Opportunity for dialogue and sharing of experiences, perspectives and goals among the stakeholders in research for health Policy-makers International development partners Funders Researchers Civil society groups -including NGOs, CSOs, patient groups, beneficiaries, patients’ groups, disadvantaged and marginalized groups, etc

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Preparatory/participatory process (regional) preparatory meetings: - Tehran November Copenhagen April 2008 (European) - Bangkok June 2008 (Asia-Pacific) - Mali National Forum June Algiers June 2008 (WHO/AFRO) questionnaires on Bamako 2008 website: - NGOs - researchers/health professionals 50 places reserved for authors of papers (call for abstracts) e-forum discussions

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Nature of the meeting Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Not just presentations and a few questions: major part of the meeting should provide opportunities for dialogue -panels -roundtables -workshops Should go beyond asking ‘what is the problem?’ and place emphasis on identifying solutions: -what have we learned from research and how best can the results be applied? -what don’t we know – what is the research agenda? -what are the [policy, infrastructure, resource] needs for building/enhancing systems capacities to find out? -how to ensure national/local ownership and participation by government and stakeholders

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Outputs of the meeting At closure Ministerial Statement/Declaration/Action Plan Forum Communiqué Within three months Publication: Synthesis Report

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008 Day 1Day 2Day 3 Main theme 'What' and ‘ Why ’ Health challenges that require research Why is research needed? 'How' Relevant and sustainable research through strengthening research systems Implementation of research findings How evidence can improve policies 'Next Steps' Plan of Action Communiqu é Main areas of focus 1.Research for development 2.Research for health security 3.Innovation for health 1. Effective research systems 2. Intersectoral strategies 3. Research to practice 4. Harmonization and coherence 5. Effective innovation systems 1.Conclusions of meeting 2.Recommendations

Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health Bamako Mali, November 2008