An International network of DSS sites involved in demographic and health research in developing countries      

Cost of Illness in INDEPTH Sites

2 - 4 June 2008

Moundasso - Burkina Fasso

 
 

  

Workshop Title:

Cost of Illness in INDEPTH Sites

Dates:

a)    Arrival:

b)    Workshop:

c)     Departure:

 

1 June 2008

2 – 4 2008

5 June 2008

 

Venue:

a)    City/Country:

 

Moundasso, Burkina Faso

Host Site:

Nouna Health and Demographic Surveillance Site

 

Objectives:

The workshop has the following objectives:
 

  1. Create the network for the study
  2. Develop the questionnaires and other tools
  3. Finalise a grant proposal
  4. Build up plan of work and working mechanism
     

Expected Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, the following outcomes are expected:

 

  1. The network is established with identification role of each site.

  2. All questionnaires and tools

  3. Time plan and working mechanism agreed between INDEPTH secretariat, site leaders and PI

  4. Grant proposal completed and funders identified

 

Max Number of Participants:

15 Participants

 

Facilitators (Name and Institution):

Prof. NTK Chuc, Filabavi, Vietnam

Requirements:

a)     Nominations must be made by site leaders only

b)     Brief CVs of nominees should be attached.

c)      All participants are required to bring along laptops to the workshop.

 

All nominations received WITHOUT the brief CVs of the nominees shall not be counted as valid

 

Travel advisory:

a)    Visas:

 

b)    Overnight stays

 

a)     We will issue out letters of invite to confirmed participants to enable them apply for visas, where applicable. Please inform the Secretariat if you require any assistance.

b)     For overnight stays, please see travel support below.

 

Policy for purchase of tickets:

a)     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.

b)     Once you have confirmed a booking and tickets have been bought, you will be responsible for any changes especially if these cause extra expenses.

 

Travel Support:

a)     The Secretariat will cover the cost of a return economy class ticket from home country to the city where the workshop will be held.

b)     In-country travel from HDSS site to the airport will be covered. Please inform the Secretariat of the cost. Evidence of payment for the travel must be produced.

c)      Should overnight stay both in-country and while in transit be necessary, please inform the Secretariat before starting the journey so that adequate preparation is done for reimbursements. Original receipts will be requested by the Secretariat.

d)     The Secretariat will usually cover accommodation for the workshop days plus half boarding. A per diem will be paid for dinner and incidentals. All other services at the hotel (mini bar, telephones, etc) must be paid for directly by the participants.

 

Reimbursements

a)     Please endeavour to bring along to the workshops originals of all expenses incurred for your travel to the workshop.

b)     To avoid delays, please scan the receipts and email to the INDEPTH staff responsible for the workshop before you start your journey.

c)      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.

 

INDEPTH Staff responsible for this workshop

Felicia Manu

Email: cost-of-illness@indepth-network.org

 

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.