Africa & Middle East Regional Network Meeting

Equitable research partnerships are increasingly viewed as key in addressing shared global challenges. But the idea that co-production of research is free of partnership asymmetries – such as ownership, agenda setting, and capacity building – remains contested. How do we then address existing inequalities in research collaborations? Whose burden is it to ensure that partnerships are getting closer to an even playing field? How do we strengthen processes to improve the level playing field for collaborators?

This will be an interactive session via Microsoft Teams. Speakers will discuss their views on the topic. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments. This event is free but registration is required.

Speakers

Chair:

• Professor Megan Vaughan, Professor of African History and Health (Institute for Advanced Studies) Vice-Dean Interdisciplinary (Faculty of Social & Historical Studies) and co-Chair Grand Challenge Global Health

Panel:

• Professor Shabbar Jaffar – Director, Institute for Global Health (IGH)
• Professor Thumbi Ndung’u – Deputy Director, Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
• Professor Michael Walls – Director, The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU)
• Professor Henrietta Moore - Director, UCL Institute of Sustainable Global Prosperity (ISGP)