Intl Partnrshps Disease Ctrl

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

The seminar will review major International Health Initiatives, particularly large scale international disease control partnerships such as Malaria, TB, or Immunization programs. The initiatives will be analyzed focusing on intervention strategies, institutional framework, political stakeholders and financing mechanisms. A typology of partnerships developed and conclusions about the essential elements for effective large scale partnerships will be discussed. The seminar will also convey a thorough understanding of the complex governance arrangements guiding these programs , involving multilateral agencies , bilateral donors, NGOs and sometimes private sector entities.