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The missing chapter of the MDS

The missing chapter of the MDS. Anna Forbes, Deputy Director www.global-campaign.org Delhi, 25 February, 2008. Microbicide Development Strategy. Analysis of the field’s progress & gaps in Basic and pre-clinical science, Clinical research, Manufacturing and formulation,

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The missing chapter of the MDS

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

  2. 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. 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. MDS Civil Society Working Group

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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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