Zambia: Policy Fellowship

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Policy Fellowships are designed to strengthen national leadership in evidence-based policy development, advocacy and One Health collaboration. Policy Fellows are selected on a candidate’s existing expertise and leadership and influencing abilities. The fellowship supports national AMR governance, helps raise awareness within national governments about AMR issues and translates data and evidence into policy recommendations. The programme runs for 6-12 months in duration and follows a modified recruitment and application process.

Host Institution:

International Livestock Research Institute

Number of Fellows:

2

Duration:

TBD

Value:

£80,000

Beneficiary Institutions & Fellowships:

AMR Policy - Human Health, Zambia National Public Health Institute

• To improve AMR data use for evidence-based policy making and aligned strategic planning across all sectors under a One Health framework
• To advance leadership skills in AMR/AMU governance, collaborative working and evidence-based One Health advocacy
• To increase the effectiveness of Fellowship communities of practice for strengthening the national AMR response.

AMR Policy - Animal Health, Directorate of Veterinary Services

• To improve AMR data use for evidence-based policy making and aligned strategic planning in the animal and human health sectors.
• To advance leadership skills in AMR/AMU governance, collaborative working and evidence-based One Health advocacy.
• To increase the effectiveness of Fellowship communities of practice for strengthening the national AMR response.