The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) assists in maintaining the focus of INDEPTH on health, population and social issues and areas of greatest potential impact; encourages linkages between INDEPTH and related agencies, research bodies and networks; and helps maintain the highest scientific standard for INDEPTH studies.
In addition, the SAC facilitates ongoing communication between INDEPTH and key scientific stakeholders. Members of the SAC are selected based on their personal merits. They represent diverse constituencies including academic and research institutions both in the North and South.