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 policy making
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	Politics of AMR at global and national levels
16:30 – 17:00	Key takeaways
18:00 – 20:00	Dinner

Day 2 – June 10th, 2025

Hour	Discussion Topic
9:00 – 9:30	Morning Re-Cap
9:30 – 10:30	Knowledge mobilization and implementation science
10:30 – 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15	Stakeholder Engagement
11:15 – 12:00	Ethics and Equity in AMR
12:00 – 13:00	Panel and round table discussion
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch

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Enroll Now

There is no cost associated with enrolling in this course. The AMR Policy Accelerator will be covering all costs.

As there are limited spots available, we will use the application linked below to select participants. Our review process considers equity principles and aims to include individuals from diverse sectoral backgrounds.

Note: The application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. We recommend completing the application in one sitting, or saving your responses on a seperate word document – as the form doesn’t automatically save your work. You can expect to hear back from us on the status of your application by May 1st, regardless of if you have been selected or not.

Submit your application by April 15^th to be considered!