TDR annual report - 2009
Innovation for health - research that makes a difference
Summary
The TDR annual report describes key projects and achievements during 2009. The report is divided into three parts. The first introduces TDR and summarizes some of the main achievements made during 2009. The second part, introduced by TDR's Director, gives further details of these achievements, together with an outline of some of TDR's ongoing activities, divided into Research for delivery, policy and access; Research for discovery and development of tools and products for neglected diseases; Empowerment and Stewardship. The final part provides information about TDR publications, governance and management, biographies of TDR's Scientific and Advisory Committee (STAC) and TDR senior management, as well as a description of how TDR works with partners. Finally there is a financial review for the biennium 2008–2009.
Part I
- Foreword by Dr Tim Evans, former TDR Special Programme Coordinator and Assistant Director-General – Information, Evidence and Research, World Health Organization
- Message from Dr Jorge Motta, Chair of the TDR Joint Coordinating Board
- About TDR
- Key achievements during 2009
Part II
- Introduction by TDR Director Dr Robert Ridley
- Research for delivery, policy and access
- Research for discovery and development of tools and products for neglected diseases
- Empowerment – promoting equity and fostering ownership and research leadership
- Stewardship – knowledge for decision making and advocacy for research for health
Part III
- Key publications and resources
- TDR governance and management
- Scientific excellence guiding TDR activities
- TDR partnerships 2009
- TDR financial review for the biennium 2008–2009