WS 20 - Promoting R&D Capacity and Manufacturing

Organized by WHO/TDR and EDCTP, the panel will critically reflect on current needs and gaps to enhance R&D capacity and manufacturing in low and middle income countries (LMIC). The panelists will explore several themes, including (1) various capacity support mechanisms; (2) harmonization through working with all partners and contribution of these efforts to SDGs 7, 9 and 17; (3) new public-private partnerships models; (4) need to assess and demonstrate impact of the efforts; and (5) co-funding and joint priority setting with LMIC.

The panel session will start with an introduction of the current state of capacity support for health research, followed by a debate of panelists representing various stakeholders and will conclude with an interaction with the audience. This session will generate interest from a diverse audiences attending the Summit, such as funders and funding initiatives, health research leaders, private sector, individual researchers and policy makers at different levels.

It is anticipated that the audience will equally contribute to the discussion and their input is expected to contribute to the summary recommendations that will guide all stakeholders for further action.