Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health
www.gatesinstitute.org Main office: W4041 Tel: 410-955-2232 Email: [email protected]
Mission
The Gates Institute conducts and facilitates cutting-edge research in family planning, reproductive health, and population dynamics and translates science into evidence-informed policies, programs, and practice. The Institute works as an innovator, partner, advocate, and convener to bridge the gap between knowledge and implementation and promote access to universal reproductive health and family planning for all.
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We envision a world where population-based science and evidence are discovered, developed and translated to improve the lives of all through universal and equitable access to family planning and reproductive health.
Vision
History • Founded in 1999 • Primarily funded by the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation • More than 850 scholars have
been trained from over 30 countries in Africa and Asia
• More than 60 students have received internship grants or funding for dissertation work
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Founding faculty: Dr. Laurie Schwab Zabin & Dr. Henry Mosley
Past Director: Dr. Amy Tsui (2002-2010)
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Gates Institute Projects
Demographic Dividend Partnerships
Research Anchor Grant • 10 year grant (2005-2015)
Advance Family Planning • Two phases (2009-2012) (2012-2017)
Performance Monitoring & Accountability 2020, 5 year grant (2013-2018)
Fill Critical Gaps In Knowledge and Generate New Evidence
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Answering the Questions that Drive Social Change • Contraceptive Access and
Choice • Demographic Dividend
research on the relationship between fertility, dependency ratios, economic well-being, employment, and investments in developing human capital
• Adolescent Reproductive Health
• Integrated Delivery
Translate Evidence into Policies, Programs, and Practice
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Facilitate Knowledge Sharing and Action on FP • Convene Stakeholders at the Global and Regional
Levels, like the International Conference on Family Planning
Demographic Dividend Advocacy • Side event with the ECA and AU at the 6th Joint
Annual Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
• Ownership and co-hosting of www.demographicdividend.org
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2015: 4th ICFP (Jakarta, Indonesia) 2013: 3rd ICFP (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) ICFP - video 2011: 2nd ICFP (Dakar, Senegal) 2009: 1st ICFP (Kampala, Uganda)
Meeting Unmet Need: Return to Investment
Increase in per capita income over baseline Meet 1/3rd unmet need Meet all unmet need
2030 8-13% 13-22% 2050 31-65%
47-87%
Difference in present value between meeting 1/3rd unmet need and meeting all unmet need (3% discounting)
2030 $2,400-$5,800 2050 $5,300-$14,100
Source: “The Demographic Dividend of Meeting Unmet Need for Modern Contraception in Sub-Saharan Africa” Session: Fertility and the Demographic Dividend | PAA 2014, Boston MA | May 1-3, 2014 David E. Bloom, Harvard School of Public Health; Salal Humair, Harvard School of Public Health Larry Rosenberg, Harvard School of Public Health ; JP Sevilla, George Mason School of Law James Trussell, Princeton University
Strengthen the Next Generation of Leaders
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Building Centers of Excellence • 7 reproductive health centers
established • At least 1,000 people trained
between 2003-2013 • Over 135 peer reviewed journal
articles, with partners, over 365 articles
Cultivating Young Champions • Support of an International Youth
Alliance on Family Planning
Academic Partnerships Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Assiut University, Egypt Bayero University, Kano, Northern Nigeria Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Makerere University, Uganda Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria University of Ibadan, Nigeria University of Malawi
Catalyze Change Through Innovative Investments and Collaborations
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Nurturing Visionary Ideas of Entrepreneurs and Scholars • Eminent persons’ report • Hosting Visiting Fellows Maximizing Opportunities to Leverage Critical Change • Recognizing high net worth individuals • Linking entrepreneurs with partners in the corporate sector
• Gates Institute Open House (Sep. 26th 12:15pm-4:30pm W4517)
• Gates Institute Friday Seminars • Research Assistantships • Gates Institute dissertation research awards (rolling deadline) • Gates Institute International Internships (Deadline: March/April) • Contact Gates Training Administrator (Monnie
Heminthavong) ([email protected])
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How the Institute Engages Students
Visit the Institute’s website: http://www.gatesinstitute.org/student-opportunities
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Gates Institute International Internships
• Applications will be accepted from currently enrolled masters level students, school wide, priority to PFRH students
• http://www.gatesinstitute.org/
student-opportunities for application information
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Where have interns gone? (2003-2014)
Uganda (5) Ethiopia (7) Ghana (13)
Peru (1)
Pakistan (2)
Vietnam (1)
Nigeria (2)
Philippines (1) Jamaica (1)
Mozambique (1)
China (2) Nepal (2)
Guatemala (1) Cameroon (1)
India (1) Haiti (1)
Sudan (1)
Malawi (10)
Indonesia (1)
Burkina Faso (1)
Kenya (2), Tanzania (1)