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

2. 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

3. INSTITUTIONAL BACKING
Financial,
Infrastructural,
Training
Image/Brand
Nurturing

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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,

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

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