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25 May 2023 Concept Note Joint webinar on research capacity building for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM) Organized by: WHO headquarters Center for Health Development (WKC), WHO headquarters Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Unit, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, and WHO Regional Office for Europe Date: 18 July 2023 Time: 13:00 – 14:55 (CEST/Geneva & Copenhagen), 14:00 (EET/Cairo), 20:00 (JST/Kobe) Target audience: government officials and researchers of countries in the WHO Regions for Eastern Mediterranean and Europe Background: Disasters and health emergencies can have devastating effects on communities around the world and cause widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupt economies, and lead to loss of life. In order to create adequate practical policy and practice for disaster risk management, robust scientific evidence based on reliable research studies are essential. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the revised WHO Guidance on Research Methods for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (hereafter, the Guidance) which aims to provide concrete and comprehensive guidance on how to plan, conduct and report research on Health Emergency and Disaster Management (EDRM), including identifying research priorities, developing research questions, and selecting appropriate methodologies. Following the publication, a global dissemination initiative was developed for effective usage of the Guidance to improve quality and quantity of Health EDRM research globally, regionally, and locally. In the Fourth Core Group Meeting of the WHO Health EDRM Research Network and the Third Annual Internal WHO Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Focal Point Meeting in 2022, significant lack of opportunities for WHO staff and government officials to learn the emerging needs in Health EDRM research was raised by Regional Offices. Responding to the strong needs in research capacity building, WHO headquarters Center for Health Development (WKC), the Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Unit, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, and the WHO Regional Office for Europe agreed to organize this joint webinar for relevant audience. Objectives: The webinar aims to: • Provide a concrete guide on how to use the Guidance • Encourage webinar participants to promote research capacity building on Health EDRM • Facilitate collaboration among policy makers and researchers • Understand specific health challenges of countries and regions and identify research questions to address them 1  25 May 2023 Provisional Programme 13:00 – 13:05 (CEST): Opening remarks 13:05 – 14:00: Session 1 - Expert presentations: key knowledge to plan, conduct and report research project before, during and after emergencies and disasters - Introduction (5 min) - Identifying and understanding the problem (10 min) – determining the research questions - Key research methods (10 min) – Quantitative research methods - Key research methods (10 min) – Qualitative research and mixed method - Special topic (10 min) – research in the context of COVID-19 - Special topic (10 min) – research in the context of fragility, conflict and violence (FCV) 14:00 – 14:30: Session 2- Key challenges in regions and countries - Policy challenges and research questions in the Eastern Mediterranean Region - Policy challenges and research questions in the European Region - Expert feedback 14:30 – 14:50: Session 3- Comments and feedback – possible linkage and collaboration with other WHO initiatives 14:50 -14:55: Closing remarks 2  25 May 2023 3 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ Date: 16 June 2023 REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE Ms Elen Ohov REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО Adviser European Union Affairs and International Co- Head office: UN City, Marmorvej 51, operation Department DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark Ministry of Social Affairs Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Email: [email protected] Suur-Ameerika 1 Website: https://www.who.int/europe Tallinn 10122 Estonia Our reference: Your reference: Notre référence: Votre référence: Unser Zeichen: Ihr Zeichen: См. наш номер: На Ваш номер: Dear Ms Ohov, Joint online webinar on Research Capacity Building for Health Emergencies 18 July 2023, 13:00–14:55 (CEST) I have the honour to inform you that the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters Centre for Health Development (WKC), the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, and the WHO Regional Office for Europe will host the above-mentioned meeting focused on improving disaster risk management through evidence-based research. The event will provide a platform for sharing and discussing the revised WHO Guidance on Research Methods for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (EDRM). Disasters and health emergencies have far-reaching consequences, impacting communities worldwide and posing significant challenges to infrastructure, economies, and lives. It is therefore crucial to develop practical policies and practices that are grounded in robust scientific evidence derived from reliable research studies. In 2022, WHO released the revised WHO Guidance on Research Methods for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management, a comprehensive resource that offers concrete guidance on planning, conducting, and reporting research in Health EDRM. This document enables researchers to identify research priorities, formulate pertinent research questions, and select appropriate methodologies. It serves as a valuable tool to enhance the quality and quantity of Health EDRM research globally, regionally, and locally. During this online event, we will delve into the key components of the WHO Guidance and explore its practical implications for disaster risk management. Prominent experts in the field will share their insights and experiences, fostering interactive discussions and knowledge exchange. The webinar aims to: • Provide a concrete guide on how to use the Guidance; • Encourage webinar participants to promote research capacity building on Health EDRM; • Facilitate collaboration among policymakers and researchers; • Understand specific health challenges of countries and regions and identify research questions to address them. UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email: [email protected] DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: https://www.who.int/europe Denmark I have the pleasure of inviting you to nominate national experts to be the focal point for this area of work and to attend this event so that they may contribute to the broader discourse on evidence-based research in disaster risk management. Their presence and active engagement will contribute to shaping the future of Health EDRM research and its application in real-world settings. The working language will be English. I look forward to receiving your nominations, giving the names, functional titles, and addresses (including emails) of the proposed participants by email to [email protected] at your earliest convenience, but no later than 5 July 2023. We shall then communicate with them directly and provide them with the link to the webinar as well as any additional information needed. Should you have any technical questions regarding the webinar please contact Tanja Schmidt, [email protected],. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, Dr Gerald Rockenschaub Regional Emergency Director Encls: Concept note Copy for information to: Ms Triin Uusberg, Head, European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs, Suur-Ameerika 1, Tallinn 10129, Estonia H.E. Ms Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28A, Genève CH-1209, Switzerland H.E. Mr William Mart Laanemäe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Frederiksgade 19, 4th floor, Copenhagen K 1265, Denmark Ms Kristina Köhler, Liaison Officer, WHO Country Office, Estonia, Paldiski Road 81, Tallinn 10617, Estonia –2– Saatja: eurocme <[email protected]> Saadetud: 21.06.2023 14:59 Adressaat: <"Elen Ohov"> Koopia: <"Triin Uusberg">; <"SM Info">; Ms K. Saarsalu-Layachi <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; Kaisa.Mitt-Alvarez <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]> Teema: Joint online webinar on Research Capacity Building for Health Emergencies_18 July 2023, 13:00–14:55 (CEST) Manused: Joint-webinar flyer_20230525.pdf; Concept Note_Health EDRM_18Jul2023_ WHOjoint webinar.pdf; Estonia.pdf Please see the attached correspondence sent from the World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe. One or more attachments may be included. 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Best regards, WHO Health Emergencies Programme WHO Regional Office for Europe Joint Webinar Organised by WHO headquarter (WKC) & WHO Regional Offices (EMRO & EURO) Research Capacity Building for Tuesday Health Emergency and Disaster Risk 18 July 2023 Management (Health EDRM) 13:00-14:55 (CEST) Registration Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts available on how to conduct and report research project before, during and after from here! health emergencies and disasters. Joint Webinar on Research Capacity Building for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM) 18 July 2023, 13:00–14:55 (CEST), ONLINE 13:00 – 13:05 PROVISIONAL Opening remarks PROGRAMME 13:05 – 14:00 Session 1 - Expert presentations: key knowledge to plan, conduct and report research project before, during and after emergencies and disasters  Introduction (5 min)  Identifying and understanding the problem (10 min) – determining the research questions  Key research methods (10 min) – Quantitative research methods  Key research methods (10 min) – Qualitative research and mixed methods  Special topic (10 min) – research in the context of COVID-19  Special topic (10 min) – research in the context of fragility, conflict and violence (FCV) 14:00 – 14:30 Session 2- Key challenges in regions and countries  Policy challenges and research questions in EMRO  Policy challenges and research questions in EURO  Expert feedback 14:30 – 14:50 Session 3- Comments and feedback – possible linkage and collaboration with other WHO initiatives 14:50 -14:55 Closing remarks