1. www.global-campaign.org The missing chapter of the MDS Anna Forbes, Deputy Director www.global-campaign.org Delhi, 25 February, 2008

2. www.global-campaign.org Microbicide Development Strategy Analysis of the field’s progress & gaps in Basic and pre-clinical science, Clinical research, Manufacturing and formulation, Commercialization and access.

3. www.global-campaign.org bridge the gap Blueprint to bridge the gap from where we are now  civil society engagement = minimal scatter-shot and under-resourced to where we need to be.  civil society engaging as full partner

4. www.global-campaign.org MDS Civil Society Working Group

5. www.global-campaign.org 7 gaps and 7 actions Each broken into specific steps Each step assigned to the sector best suited to take it on –Civil society –Government/policy makers –Researchers/PIs –Funders, sponsors, institutions

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7. a functional disconnect a Funding Window A grants-making mechanism to build capacity so civil society NGOs can engage fully in field Could be funded by PDPs working in microbicides putting a % of money they raise from government donors

8. www.global-campaign.org Civil society engagement: Helps research avoid pitfalls Maintains accountability Mobilizes new public resources Facilitates communication Increases trust in communities We need each other!

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