Expansion and consolidation of the EDCTP Knowledge Hub

Scope

Expanding the EDCTP Knowledge Hub already hosted on TGHN and extending the successfully developed connecting and convening approaches across all existing and future EDCTP regional Networks of Excellence, outbreak networks and other programmes addressing epidemic preparedness, could powerfully advance the Global Health EDCTP3 theory of change. TGHN’s proven tools, guidance, and community-based engagement approaches leave teams better able to plan, conduct research, and have their findings translated into policy and practice.

The proposed scope of work is to support five priority areas identified in Global Health EDCTP3’s programme logic where adding these interventions could help Global Health EDCTP3 achieve them with an in-built tracking mechanism. The work will specifically and measurably deliver on following 5 of the 9 component steps within the GAP-CTS:

1. Driving equity, access and inclusion across Global Health EDCTP3-funded projects (Gap 3 of the GAP-CTS – removing barriers)
2. Enabling research centres to act as their own sponsors (Gap 6 of the GAP-CTS – removing regulatory hurdles)
3. Supporting community engagement in research (Gap 2 of the GAP-CTS – CEI)
4. Training and implementation support for WHO trial guidelines and ICH GCP R3; (Gap 5 of the GAP-CTS – training)
5. Facilitating knowledge mobilisation and cross-programme connectivity (Gap 9 of the GAP-CTS – collaboration and networking).

Beyond Global Health EDCTP3 objectives, the proposed work should provide a direct and measurable way for Global Health EDCTP3 to implement the GAP-CTS, generating a strong return on investment by enabling immediate, ongoing and embedded delivery of this action plan.

Expected impact

The action funded under this topic should contribute to:

1. 1. Improved equity, access and inclusion across Global Health EDCTP3-funded projects
   2. Enabled clinical research centres to act as their own sponsors
   3. Improved supporting for community engagement in research
   4. Improved training and implementation of WHO Trial guidelines and ICH GCP R3
   5. Facilitated knowledge mobilisation and cross-programme connectivity.

Legal entity

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)