Abstract
The Fourth External Review of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) took place between February 2005 and May 2006, led by Professor Abdallah Daar and colleagues [1]. Since its establishment in 1978, TDR has drawn heavily on the recommendations of its external reviews in order to shape its strategy and structures going forward [2]. This fourth review was particularly pertinent given the dramatically changed global health landscape that TDR finds itself in at the beginning of the 21st century.
Highlights
The Fourth External Review of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) took place between February 2005 and May 2006, led by Professor Abdallah Daar and colleagues [1]
The plan was approved by TDR’s Joint Coordinating Board (JCB) in June 2007, and the strategy is in the first stages of implementation, which began in January 2008
The Fourth External Review mapped out the strengths and weaknesses of TDR
Summary
The Fourth External Review of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) took place between February 2005 and May 2006, led by Professor Abdallah Daar and colleagues [1]. Having experienced great success in research capacity strengthening and product development for neglected diseases over the years, TDR shares the space with many other national and multilateral agencies in these two fields. At the time of the Fourth External Review, it needed to carefully examine, consult on, and reshape its strategy in order to work effectively in this new milieu.
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