Interim External Review and Evaluation of TDR

Overview

The TDR Interim External Review was carried out as a mid-term strategy evaluation covering the years 2008 to 2011. It provided the basis for the 2012-2017 strategy and for the elaboration of the workplan and budget for the period 2014-2019.

The review included short-term and long-term perspectives on how the programme is being technically and financially implemented, its achievements and long-term vision, partnerships, outreach, and potential contribution to the overall context of research and development for the control of infectious diseases of poverty.

The review addresses the three basic strategic functions of TDR (Stewardship, Empowerment and Research on Neglected Priorities), and also its governance and management. Recommendations were made to TDR to move away from product development and place a greater focus on research capacity building and research that increases access to public health interventions and reduces system bottlenecks. The report also recommended establishing stronger managerial systems.