Bhutan: Policy Fellowship

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Policy Fellowships are designed to strengthen national leadership in evidence-based policy development, advocacy and One Health collaboration. Policy Fellows are selected on a candidate’s existing expertise and leadership and influencing abilities. The fellowship supports national AMR governance, helps raise awareness within national governments about AMR issues and translates data and evidence into policy recommendations. The programme runs for 6-12 months in duration and follows a modified recruitment and application process.

Host Institution:

Doherty Institute

Total number of Fellows:

2

Duration:

TBD

Value:

£80,000

Beneficiary Institutions & Fellowships:

AMR Advocacy and Health Economics Fellowship – Human Health, Ministry of Health

• Work with the AMRCC to support efforts to contextualise and situate AMR within national priorities (especially regarding AMR budgeting) and advocate for action as needed.
• Raise awareness within the national leadership on AMR themes – especially on the economic implications of AMR, policy options, and the need to allocate adequate resources for implementation of the AMR National Action Plan.
• Inform evidence-based policy making, budgeting and resource allocations for AMR-related activities in Bhutan.
• Collaborate with other Fleming Fellows to advance a One Health approach across Bhutan based on inclusive, multisectoral working.

AMR Advocacy and Health Economics Fellowship – Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

• Work with the AMRCC to support efforts to situate AMR and animal health (AH) themes within national priorities (especially regarding AMR budgeting) and advocate for an action as needed.
• Promote strong leadership within Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Department of Animal Husbandry (DAH) and other AH institutions, and raise awareness on AMR themes – especially the causes and implications of AMR, and options for control.
• Advocate for more resource allocations tor AMR within the AH sector based on robust economic analysis and assessment of the evidence-base.
• Collaborate with other Fleming Fellows to advance a One Health approach across Bhutan based on inclusive, multisectoral working.