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Our Vision
To be a trusted source for evidence supporting and evaluating progress towards health and development goals.
Our Mission
To lead a coordinated approach by the world’s health and demographic surveillance systems to provide timely longitudinal evidence across the range of transitioning settings to understand and improve population health and development policy and practice.
Value Proposition
INDEPTH’s on-going longitudinal health and demographic tracking across the Network of independent population-based Centres operating in different systems and cultures enable our scientists and scientific partners to offer a unique vehicle for the study of the impact of policy and practice and the development and validation of effective interventions.
Strategic Objectives
We aim to improve health outcomes through accurate data, research collaboration, and policy influence. Our focus is on capacity building, innovation, and driving effective interventions for global health development.
INDEPTH will seek to invest to improve and expand the underlying longitudinal tracking platform, while continuing to ensure that the research is ethically sound and sensitive to local circumstances.
INDEPTH will seek to stimulate, facilitate and conduct cutting-edge multi-centre health and demographic research across member Centres.
INDEPTH will continue to generate evidence and facilitate the translation of INDEPTH findings to enrich and provide evidence on policy, programs and practiceDonec vitae sapien ut libero venenatis faucibus. Nullam quis ante. Etiam sit amet orci eget eros faucibus tincidunt. Duis leo. Sed fringilla mauris sit amet nibh. Donec sodales sagittis magna. Sed consequat, leo eget bibendum sodales, augue velit cursus nunc,
of INDEPTH member Centres and researchers to conduct high quality longitudinal health and demographic studies, analyse and present the data appropriately.
Competitive Advantage
- It is a unique Network of HDSS Centres, independently:
- Conducting longitudinal population-based tracking
- Comparing data across different systems and cultures
- Leveraging the collective value of data across Sites
- It has a record of successfully conducting important multi-site research using longitudinal, population-based tracking.
- It can link member Centres with health and other policy-makers to magnify research findings and enable evidence-based decisions.
- As a result, it is well-positioned to support stakeholders focused on leveraging accurate data and assessing key SDGs
- It represents – and strengthens – its community of scientists by harnessing expertise, improving training, enhancing career paths, and sharing data
Tactics
Promote the importance and value of population-based longitudinal data
Deepen the scope of monitoring across the Network
Develop new partnerships
Expand the extent of cross-network coordination
Produce a regularly-updated set of INDEPTH-wide products
Our Vision
To be a trusted source for evidence supporting and evaluating progress towards health and development goals.
Our Mission
To lead a coordinated approach by the world’s health and demographic surveillance systems to provide timely longitudinal evidence across the range of transitioning settings to understand and improve population health and development policy and practice.
Value Proposition
INDEPTH’s on-going longitudinal health and demographic tracking across the Network of independent population-based Centres operating in different systems and cultures enable our scientists and scientific partners to offer a unique vehicle for the study of the impact of policy and practice and the development and validation of effective interventions.
Strategic Objectives
We aim to improve health outcomes through accurate data, research collaboration, and policy influence. Our focus is on capacity building, innovation, and driving effective interventions for global health development.
INDEPTH will seek to invest to improve and expand the underlying longitudinal tracking platform, while continuing to ensure that the research is ethically sound and sensitive to local circumstances.
INDEPTH will seek to stimulate, facilitate and conduct cutting-edge multi-centre health and demographic research across member Centres.
INDEPTH will continue to generate evidence and facilitate the translation of INDEPTH findings to enrich and provide evidence on policy, programs and practiceDonec vitae sapien ut libero venenatis faucibus. Nullam quis ante. Etiam sit amet orci eget eros faucibus tincidunt. Duis leo. Sed fringilla mauris sit amet nibh. Donec sodales sagittis magna. Sed consequat, leo eget bibendum sodales, augue velit cursus nunc,
of INDEPTH member Centres and researchers to conduct high quality longitudinal health and demographic studies, analyse and present the data appropriately.
Competitive Advantage
- It is a unique Network of HDSS Centres, independently:
- Conducting longitudinal population-based tracking
- Comparing data across different systems and cultures
- Leveraging the collective value of data across Sites
- It has a record of successfully conducting important multi-site research using longitudinal, population-based tracking.
- It can link member Centres with health and other policy-makers to magnify research findings and enable evidence-based decisions.
- As a result, it is well-positioned to support stakeholders focused on leveraging accurate data and assessing key SDGs
- It represents – and strengthens – its community of scientists by harnessing expertise, improving training, enhancing career paths, and sharing data
Tactics
Promote the importance and value of population-based longitudinal data
Deepen the scope of monitoring across the Network
Develop new partnerships
Expand the extent of cross-network coordination
Produce a regularly-updated set of INDEPTH-wide products
Providing Data-Driven Solutions to Global Health Challenges
Delivering precise, data-driven insights to address global health challenges, enhancing policy-making, and improving health outcomes for communities worldwide.
Our Vision
To be a trusted source for evidence supporting and evaluating progress towards health and development goals.
Our Mission
To lead a coordinated approach by the world’s health and demographic surveillance systems to provide timely longitudinal evidence across the range of transitioning settings to understand and improve population health and development policy and practice.
Value Proposition
INDEPTH’s on-going longitudinal health and demographic tracking across the Network of independent population-based Centres operating in different systems and cultures enable our scientists and scientific partners to offer a unique vehicle for the study of the impact of policy and practice and the development and validation of effective interventions.
ABOUT US
Our Work Promise to Uphold the trust placed
- Improved Health Outcomes
- Enhanced Policy Decisions
- Informed Community Interventions
- Transformative Research
26
YEARS
The INDEPTH Network provides a robust large-scale health and demographic surveillance systems across developing countries that is available to address current global health challenges. The current global health threats such as emerging and re-emerging diseases, the quest to find cure for existing communicable and noncommunicable diseases presents INDEPTH as a unique platform to conduct research and undertake intervention studies to find solutions to these challenges in the developing world.
The Network presents a universal approach to conducting large multi-center research based on its strength in surveillance, updated vital events-registration system, emphasis on mortality monitoring and tracking of migration. The Network’s ability to offer a unique opportunity of innovative data capture mechanism, advance data analytics, and real-time data reporting systems, enhances data accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in conducting research in the Sub- Saharan Africa region.
The INDEPTH Network remains pivotal in the continuing need for longitudinal health research that responds to urgent health issues in African and globally. Closely linked to this is the unprecedented opportunity to develop low cost, data-accessible, and user-friendly technology for longitudinal observation of populations. Software innovations, communication tools, AI capabilities, and inference tools expand opportunities for collaboration, exchanges, and capacity-building that are best addressed by a scientific network that builds regional links between scientists as well as collaborative links with research institutions in Europe, Asia, and North America.
This document provides the profile of 16 INDEPTH Sites in 10 countries, comprising a population of over 2.9 million people in East, West and Southern Africa. The document captures the following details of each site: institutional profile; geographic and administrative location; total population under surveillance; staff capacity and strength; community-based and hospital-based surveillance activities; clinical trial capabilities and clinical trial studies conducted. It also contains other health, population and intervention studies conducted by the sites and publications from these studies.
We are very grateful to all the experts, site leaders, site members and individuals who have contributed their knowledge and experience towards the development of this document. This document will serve as a guide to future health and population studies and large scale multi-country surveillance and clinical trial research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
INDEPTH membership is currently composed of 42 member health research centres that observe through 49 HDSS field sites the life events of over three million, eight hundred people in 19 LMICs in Africa, Asia and Oceania. Since its inception in 1998, the Network has gathered a treasure trove of robust data, and is uniquely positioned both to answer the most pressing questions on health, population dynamics and development, and to provide policy-makers and donors with evidence on the impact of interventions. In a world seeking answers to poverty and underdevelopment, INDEPTH produces the data necessary to study and solve our greatest social problems.
INDEPTH membership is currently composed of 42 member health research centres that observe through 49 HDSS field sites the life events of over three million, eight hundred people in 19 LMICs in Africa, Asia and Oceania. Since its inception in 1998, the Network has gathered a treasure trove of robust data, and is uniquely positioned both to answer the most pressing questions on health, population dynamics and development, and to provide policy-makers and donors with evidence on the impact of interventions. In a world seeking answers to poverty and underdevelopment, INDEPTH produces the data necessary to study and solve our greatest social problems.
Our Work
Connect with our Centres, Groups, and Secretariat for valuable resources and collaboration.
Empowering
Advancing Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems
Network Projects
The Network facilitates multi-centre studies by linking Centres, Working Groups, advisors, and funders, ensuring consistent and high-quality data across all sites.
We Are A Strong Team
Together, we have shown time and time again that we are committed to making a difference in our community and beyond.
Our strength lies not only in our individual skills and talents but also in our ability to work together towards a common goal. Each of us brings something unique to the table, whether it’s passion, expertise, or creativity. It is this diversity that makes us truly formidable.
In the face of challenges, we stand tall, united by our shared mission and unwavering determination. Together, there is no obstacle too great for us to overcome. Our collective efforts have already brought about positive change, and I have no doubt that together, we will continue to achieve even greater things.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HDSS stands for Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems. They are global networks that collect data from whole communities over extended time periods to accurately reflect health and population problems in low- and middle-income countries.
HDSSs work by monitoring new health threats, tracking population changes through fertility rates, death rates, migration, and morbidity. They also measure the effect of policy interventions on communities.
HDSSs are important because they provide information that enables policy-makers to make informed decisions and adapt their programs to changing conditions. They help address health and population challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
To get involved with HDSSs, you can reach out to us through the contact form or email us at [email protected] We welcome collaborations and partnerships.
For more information about HDSSs, you can explore our website, check out our resources section, or attend our upcoming events. Stay updated with the latest news and developments.
Comprehensive Insights: Annual Progress Reports
Our Annual Progress Reports provide a detailed overview of our activities, achievements, and financial status throughout the year. These reports offer insights into our ongoing projects, research findings, and the impact of our work on global health. They are essential for maintaining transparency with our stakeholders and funders.
Comprehensive Insights: Annual Progress Reports
Our Annual Progress Reports provide a detailed overview of our activities, achievements, and financial status throughout the year. These reports offer insights into our ongoing projects, research findings, and the impact of our work on global health. They are essential for maintaining transparency with our stakeholders and funders.
INDEPTH Network's Commitment to Financial Transparency and Accountability
The INDEPTH Network’s values include transparency and accountability in all our operations with our multiple stakeholders. We recognise the fact that proper handling of our finances (raised largely from development partners/funders) is critical to maintaining international credibility especially as we are based in Africa. Hence we subject our financial statements to rigorous reviews by internationally acclaimed audit companies. We are proud to state that we have never been issued a qualified audit opinion. In the following table, all our audited financial reports can be downloaded. These are published in our annual reports, presented to the General Assembly, and sent to all our funders.
INDEPTH Network's Commitment to Financial Transparency and Accountability
The INDEPTH Network’s values include transparency and accountability in all our operations with our multiple stakeholders. We recognise the fact that proper handling of our finances (raised largely from development partners/funders) is critical to maintaining international credibility especially as we are based in Africa. Hence we subject our financial statements to rigorous reviews by internationally acclaimed audit companies. We are proud to state that we have never been issued a qualified audit opinion. In the following table, all our audited financial reports can be downloaded. These are published in our annual reports, presented to the General Assembly, and sent to all our funders.
INDEPTH Network's Commitment to Financial Transparency and Accountability
The INDEPTH Network’s values include transparency and accountability in all our operations with our multiple stakeholders. We recognise the fact that proper handling of our finances (raised largely from development partners/funders) is critical to maintaining international credibility especially as we are based in Africa. Hence we subject our financial statements to rigorous reviews by internationally acclaimed audit companies. We are proud to state that we have never been issued a qualified audit opinion. In the following table, all our audited financial reports can be downloaded. These are published in our annual reports, presented to the General Assembly, and sent to all our funders.
INDEPTH Network's Commitment to Financial Transparency and Accountability
The INDEPTH Network’s values include transparency and accountability in all our operations with our multiple stakeholders. We recognise the fact that proper handling of our finances (raised largely from development partners/funders) is critical to maintaining international credibility especially as we are based in Africa. Hence we subject our financial statements to rigorous reviews by internationally acclaimed audit companies. We are proud to state that we have never been issued a qualified audit opinion. In the following table, all our audited financial reports can be downloaded. These are published in our annual reports, presented to the General Assembly, and sent to all our funders.
INDEPTH Network Policies and Procedures
INDEPTH has established policies on various issues developed and agreed by the Network.
Policies that are specific for the Secretariat are first discussed by all staff with the guidance of our legal adviser. These are then presented to the Board for endorsement.
Network-wide policies are discussed and adopted by INDEPTH Leaders at their Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
The INDEPTH Secretariat Policies include the following: INDEPTH Whistleblowing Policy; INDEPTH Absent Control Policy; INDEPTH Policy on Disciplinary Procedures; INDEPTH Recruitment Policy and Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Disputes Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Grievance Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Harrasment and Bullying; and INDEPTH Policy on Standards of Conduct.
INDEPTH Network Policies and Procedures
INDEPTH has established policies on various issues developed and agreed by the Network.
Policies that are specific for the Secretariat are first discussed by all staff with the guidance of our legal adviser. These are then presented to the Board for endorsement.
Network-wide policies are discussed and adopted by INDEPTH Leaders at their Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
The INDEPTH Secretariat Policies include the following: INDEPTH Whistleblowing Policy; INDEPTH Absent Control Policy; INDEPTH Policy on Disciplinary Procedures; INDEPTH Recruitment Policy and Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Disputes Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Grievance Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Harrasment and Bullying; and INDEPTH Policy on Standards of Conduct.
- INDEPTH IPR and Authorship Policy – Jan 2008 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Authorship Policy – Adopted AGM 2015 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Confidentiality Agreement for Authors, Editors, Reviewers (PDF)
- INDEPTH Administrative Manual for Nationally-recruited Staff, 2018 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Administrative Manual for Internationally-recruited Staff,2018 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Financial and Accounting Policies And Procedures Manual, 2010 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Anti-corruption Policy (PDF)
- INDEPTH Secretariat Policies (PDF)
- INDEPTH Ticketing and Travel Policy, 2010 (PDF)
Our Vision
To be a trusted source for evidence supporting and evaluating progress towards health and development goals.
Our Mission
To lead a coordinated approach by the world’s health and demographic surveillance systems to provide timely longitudinal evidence across the range of transitioning settings to understand and improve population health and development policy and practice.
Value Proposition
INDEPTH’s on-going longitudinal health and demographic tracking across the Network of independent population-based Centres operating in different systems and cultures enable our scientists and scientific partners to offer a unique vehicle for the study of the impact of policy and practice and the development and validation of effective interventions.
Strategic Objectives
We aim to improve health outcomes through accurate data, research collaboration, and policy influence. Our focus is on capacity building, innovation, and driving effective interventions for global health development.
INDEPTH will seek to invest to improve and expand the underlying longitudinal tracking platform, while continuing to ensure that the research is ethically sound and sensitive to local circumstances.
INDEPTH will seek to stimulate, facilitate and conduct cutting-edge multi-centre health and demographic research across member Centres.
INDEPTH will continue to generate evidence and facilitate the translation of INDEPTH findings to enrich and provide evidence on policy, programs and practiceDonec vitae sapien ut libero venenatis faucibus. Nullam quis ante. Etiam sit amet orci eget eros faucibus tincidunt. Duis leo. Sed fringilla mauris sit amet nibh. Donec sodales sagittis magna. Sed consequat, leo eget bibendum sodales, augue velit cursus nunc,
of INDEPTH member Centres and researchers to conduct high quality longitudinal health and demographic studies, analyse and present the data appropriately.
Strategic Objectives
We aim to improve health outcomes through accurate data, research collaboration, and policy influence. Our focus is on capacity building, innovation, and driving effective interventions for global health development.
Enhance the INDEPTH Network's capabilities
Conduct cutting-edge multi-centre research, leveraging its longitudinal tracking
Enrich and guide policy that is community responsive and closely linked to the SDGs
Strengthen capacity
Build effective partnerships
Competitive Advantage
- It is a unique Network of HDSS Centres, independently:
- Conducting longitudinal population-based tracking
- Comparing data across different systems and cultures
- Leveraging the collective value of data across Sites
- It has a record of successfully conducting important multi-site research using longitudinal, population-based tracking.
- It can link member Centres with health and other policy-makers to magnify research findings and enable evidence-based decisions.
- As a result, it is well-positioned to support stakeholders focused on leveraging accurate data and assessing key SDGs
- It represents – and strengthens – its community of scientists by harnessing expertise, improving training, enhancing career paths, and sharing data
Tactics
Promote the importance and value of population-based longitudinal data
Deepen the scope of monitoring across the Network
Develop new partnerships
Expand the extent of cross-network coordination
Produce a regularly-updated set of INDEPTH-wide products
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