The Partners’ Meeting was organized by the Health Team of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies on April 23, 2013 at C.P. Romulo Hall, NEDA sa Makati Bldg., Makati City. Generally, the activity aims to present the overview of the project ‘Health Systems Research Management in the DOH” and the role of the Institute in its implementation. In particular, the meeting intends to set the tone for working with study teams, to provide a venue for sharing and clarifying expectations of the consultants from PIDS, to update partner-contractors on the status of their studies, and to present guidelines and standards in the overall management of the project. The last objective includes monitoring of each study by the assigned monitor/point person, i.e. communication, coordination, and submission of deliverables. The workshop part of the meeting intends to discuss among the group of each monitor the procurement process and the norms and guidelines in the implementation of the project.
Some of the expectations of the Partners from PIDS include efficient communication and transaction, clear deliverables, streamlined process, respect for timelines, and access to PIDS database. On the other hand, the partner-contractors committed their time and expertise in their respective studies. However, there are bottlenecks that may hinder the smooth flow of the studies. There are partner-contractors who have projects that will overlap with the conduct of their studies in PIDS.
There were no major issues that arise in the workshop of the group. But it was agreed upon that communication between the monitor and the consultants will be via email and mobile phone. The partner-contractors requested for an introductory letter from PIDS in data-gathering and interview of key informants.
Other issues (plenary)
• Ethics Review
• Peer Review/ers
• Access to PIDS database
• Change of percentage release per tranche
Some of the expectations of the Partners from PIDS include efficient communication and transaction, clear deliverables, streamlined process, respect for timelines, and access to PIDS database. On the other hand, the partner-contractors committed their time and expertise in their respective studies. However, there are bottlenecks that may hinder the smooth flow of the studies. There are partner-contractors who have projects that will overlap with the conduct of their studies in PIDS.
There were no major issues that arise in the workshop of the group. But it was agreed upon that communication between the monitor and the consultants will be via email and mobile phone. The partner-contractors requested for an introductory letter from PIDS in data-gathering and interview of key informants.
Other issues (plenary)
• Ethics Review
• Peer Review/ers
• Access to PIDS database
• Change of percentage release per tranche
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