Grant: Dissemination Events

In December 2003, the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR), a Canada-based global network of people and institutions, became an official not-for-profit organization. Its mission is "..to promote better and more equitable health worldwide through the production and use of knowledge". Following an intensive internal evaluation and strategic planning process in 2009, the Coalition embarked upon a new 5-year plan in January 2010. This plan includes three program areas: capacity development, policy influence and networking. The capacity development program includes global health research "Learning Forums", both national and regional. The first annual Learning Forum on Global Health Research took place in Ottawa in October 2009. Based in part on the success of the 2009 Learning Forum, the CCGHR is proceeding with plans for the Second Annual Learning Forum on Global Health Research, to be held in Ottawa on October 30th 2010, immediately prior to the annual Canadian Conference on Global Health (formerly the Canadian Conference on International Health). Members of the CCGHR are also contributing to the planning of this conference. This proposal requests support for two specific workshops: 1) Introduction to Knowledge Translation for Program Planners This skill-based workshop will introduce program planners and implementers to the tools and strategies of knowledge translation. The workshop will be designed and facilitated by Mr. Sandy Campbell and Dr. Harriet Nabudere. 2) Evidence-based Program Implementation: the South Africa experience This case-oriented workshop will draw upon the experience of the Knowledge Translation program at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. The workshop will be designed and facilitated by Dr. Merrick Zwarenstein and Dr. Lara Fairall.