Africa: Call for workshop on trade and health

This call invites applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe to participate in a programme of skills training and national advocacy on trade and health. It involves a workshop on Policy Advocacy for health and trade being held on August 31-September 1 2007 in Tanzania, and a mentored follow up programme of research, advocacy and report back on specific trade and health issues at country level. The call closes On July 3, 2007.

Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) with Training and Research Support Centre (TARSC)in The Regional Network for Equity in Health in east and southern Africa (EQUINET)

Call for applicants
Training and advocacy on trade and health

Call Closes On July 3, 2007!

This call invites applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe to participate in a programme of skills training and national advocacy on trade and health. It involves a workshop on Policy Advocacy for health and trade being held on August 31-September 1 2007 in Tanzania, and a mentored follow up programme of research, advocacy and report back on specific trade and health issues at country level

Background

SEATINI with TARSC under the EQUINET umbrella are carrying out work on the health and trade theme (see www.equinetafrica.org and [email protected] Accepted delegates will be notified by Monday 16 July 2007.

The focal point for queries on this programme is Mr Percy F Makombe, SEATINI. Please send queries through [email][email protected] and copy to [email][email protected]

While this initial training is focused on the four countries above in the first stage, the work on trade and health will extend to all countries in ESA. Those interested in the areas of focus for the programme should please contact the EQUINET secretariat at [email][email protected] for further information, including possible participation in the workshop as fully self sponsored delegates.