AMR Policymaking Course

June 9-10, 2025 (In-Person)
Ciêla Marriott | Lusaka, Zambia 

About

Our AMR Policymaking Course is an interdisciplinary program designed for AMR experts to develop the skills to navigate the policymaking process, integrate diverse evidence, and address AMR challenges with equity, ethics, and political insight at national and global levels. 

The curriculum draws on theory from social and political science, epidemiology, and international law. Delivered through problem-based learning and case informed discussions, participants are immersed in a highly engaging, evidence based learning environment that encourages collaboration and practical application.

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Course Subjects

• The policymaking process
• Evidence-informed decision making
• The role of data in AMR policymaking
• Law and governance
• Knowledge translation and mobilization

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Agenda

Day 1 – June 9th, 2025

Hour	Discussion Topic
9:00 – 9:45	Introductions
9:45 – 10:30	The Policy-making Process
10:30 – 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15	Evidence-informed Decision Making
11:15 – 12:15	Breakout Activity, Part 1 (60 min, problem-informed discussion)
12:15 – 13:15	Lunch
13:15 – 13:45	The Role of Data in AMR Policymaking
13:45 – 14:30	Law and Governance in AMR Policymaking
14:30 – 15:15	Breakout Activity, Part 2 (60 min, problem-informed discussion)
15:15 – 15:30	Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30	The Polycrisis and the Policy Crisis: A Perfect Storm for AMR
16:30 – 17:00	Key Takeaways
18:00 – 20:00	Dinner

Day 2 – June 10th, 2025

Hour	Discussion Topic
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 14:30	Re-Cap of Day 1
14:30 – 15:30	Community and Youth Engagement in the Context of AMR Policymaking
15:30 – 15:45	Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:15	Pathways from Policy to Action
16:15 – 17:00	Ethics and Equity in AMR
17:00 –18:00	Panel and Round Table Discussion

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Please fill out the pre-workshop survey

Please complete the pre-workshop survey by June 1st to help us tailor the course content to you.

Note: The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. We recommend completing the survey in one sitting, or saving your responses on a separate word document – as the form doesn’t automatically save your work.