The Global South Research Collaborative’s first webinar on the topic “Pandemic Accord: SIMPLIFIED” is scheduled to be held on November 14, 2024. This webinar is part of “The Simplified Series” organized jointly by PATH and the Institute for Competitiveness for catalyzing North-South and South-South partnerships, for empowering the Global South to take ownership of global policy pieces, and to foster champions of global health in the Global South.
In the first webinar of the series, we simplify the WHO accord on pandemic preparedness and response, and its key areas of negotiation and discussion. With learnings from the global COVID-19 pandemic management and response, WHO’s 194 Member States initiated a process to develop and negotiate an accord on Pandemic Preparedness and Response. The proposed accord is centered on ensuring fair access to pandemic-prevention resources for all. However, since ideation, the accord discussion has continued to resolve complex global health governance issues, equity concerns, and legal frameworks.
You could register for the webinar at https://path.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RORWAohoTA2Omnn45yHVmQ#/registration
The tentative outline of the agenda is:
Context and agenda setting by Prof Amit Kapoor, Honorary Chairman, Institute for Competitiveness
Short presentation on the Pandemic Accord by Dr Ankur Mutreja, Director of Strategy, Partnerships, and Communications, PATH
Reflections on the Pandemic Accord: Voice of Africa by Dr Edward Kariithi, Director of Country Programs, PATH
Commentary by Dr. Neren Rau, Director of Policy, CEPI
Q&A moderation by Dr Thida Lin, Programs Director – Myanmar, PATH
