By MARCH Centre at LSHTM
In this hybrid event we will discuss two exciting new papers published in Lancet Global health around donor and research funding for stillbirths – highlighting gaps and opportunities to drive more investment and accountability in funding for stillbirths.
Agenda
| What | Who | Timings |
| Opening and scene setting | Hannah Blencowe | 5 minutes |
| Pre-recorded presentation 1: Donor funding mentioning newborns or stillbirths 2002-2019: levels, trends and gaps | 10 minutes | |
| Pre-recorded presentation 2: Research funding for newborns and stillbirths over the last decade: who funds what, where and to who? | 10 minutes | |
| Open floor questions for presenters | Moderator: Hannah Blencowe | 10 minutes |
| Panel discussion | Moderator: Joy Lawn Panelists: Grace Mwashigadi (Parent-researcher) UK research funder (donor - TBC) PMNCH donor constituency (TBC) Susannah Leisher (University of Utah, Parent-researcher, co-chair Stillbirth Advocacy Working group) | 30 minutes |
| Next steps for action: Global Stillbirth Advocacy Guide/ other resources for action | Paula Quigley (International Stillbirth Alliance) | 5 minutes |
| Close | Hannah Blencowe |
Links to papers
Kumar et al: Donor funding mentioning newborns or stillbirths 2002-2019: levels, trends and gaps
Agravat et al: Research funding for newborns and stillbirths over the last decade: who funds what, where and to who?


