INDEPTH Workshop Announcements

INTREC Final Stakeholders Conference - Other details

Dates: Arrival: Workshop: Departure:	20th May 2015 21st – 22nd May 2015 22nd /23rd May 2015
Host (Secretariat / Centre):	INDEPTH Secretariat, Accra
Objectives	The final conference brings together key stakeholders to review and discuss the main findings as well as lessons learned a. Review of INTREC’s experiences, lessons learned and accomplishments: challenges and contributions to the global SDH movement; b. Discuss the draft INTREC conceptual framework for the development of a sustainable programme for capacity-building into SDH research for LMICs; c. Discuss key ideas and issues that will form the final report of the project; d. Collate input from a wide range of delegates who have also engaged in similar effort elsewhere; and e. Discuss the future of the INTREC concept and products
Expected Outcomes	a. Consensus on next steps in Capacity building for research on SDH b. Conceptual framework for sustainable capacity building on SDH research
Policy for purchase of tickets:	a) If the workshops are held in Accra, Ghana, the Secretariat will most likely be purchasing the tickets and then send electronic tickets or PTAs to participants. b) You will be asked to book your flight and advise the Secretariat about the cost. Please do not pay for the ticket without our confirmation. We may be able to get reasonable tickets. c) Once you have confirmed a booking and tickets have been bought, you will be responsible for any changes especially if these cause extra expenses.
Requirements:	This meeting is strictly on invitation! Nominations from participating centres must be made by the centre leaders only It will be helpful to have photo and biosketch of each nominee. All participants are required to bring along laptops to the conference.
Reimbursements	Please endeavour to bring along to the meeting originals of all expenses incurred for your travel to the workshop. To avoid delays, please scan the receipts and email to the INDEPTH staff who is responsible for the meeting before you start your journey. We prefer to transfer funds to institutions’ bank accounts. You will be requested to provide the full bank details, including the SWIFT code. Should you require cash refund, please alert the Secretariat in good time
Other issues:	a) Participants may kindly be asked by the Secretariat to bring along information materials from the sites to the Secretariat. These may include strategic plans, annual reports, publications and brochures.