The members and observers of TDR’s Joint Coordinating Board (JCB) met virtually on 15–16 June 2022. Over 80 participants from TDR’s key stakeholders from over 34 countries dived deep into reviewing the achievements of the Programme during the past year, and its adaptation to the new environment in countries affected by the ongoing pandemic.
Participants welcomed the agility and flexibility of various activities that are responding well to the changes, including successful virtual capacity building activities, laser-focused research in support of public health and disease control implementation, as well as the increased global visibility of TDR’s role in global health through the highly successful Global Health Matters podcast.
Participants also welcomed the report of the Seventh External Review of the Programme, which reiterated the fit for purpose organizational structure and focus of TDR’s strategic priority areas. Over the next few months, JCB members, TDR’s co-sponsors (WHO, UNDP, UNICEF and the World Bank) and the Secretariat, will further review and implement the recommendations made.
JCB45 was also an opportunity for us to sketch the path for the development of our new strategy for 2024–2029, and agree on key next steps in the consultation, development and finalization of the new strategy in time for the next meeting of the Board in 2023.
Inclusive and engaged governance oversight is key to the success of any global health programme or initiative. Skilfully chaired by Dr Vic Arendt of Luxembourg, the JCB’s exemplary broad representation of donors, policy-makers, research leaders and managers, as well as public health practitioners, allows for continued focus on making sure TDR serves the needs of public health systems in countries. The Chair deserves a special note of thanks for managing the virtual proceedings with such efficiency. Participants also appreciated the efforts of Secretariat staff in organizing this third virtual session of the Board.
JCB45 participants (not all shown)
For more information, please contact:
Dr Garry Aslanyan, TDR Partnerships and Governance Manager
Ms Christine Coze, Overall responsibility for administrative arrangements