UNITWIN Network in Global Pharmacy Education Development, The School of Pharmacy, University of London and International Pharmaceutical Federation (2010)
Purpose/Objectives of the Network
As the health professionals who have expertise in the development of, access to and optimal use of medicines, pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists are vital to tackling problems such as development of needed medicines, medicines shortages and ensuring appropriate use of medicines for diseases like diabetes, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Placing an emphasis on pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education can help alleviate these problems.
In bringing together pharmacy schools and faculties from all regions of the world with UNESCO and FIP, the UNITWIN Network in Global Pharmacy Education Development (G-PhED) enables synchronised and powerful development in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education and improves communication for scientific innovation, healthcare outcomes, and ultimately, the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The objectives of G-PhED are to:
- promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of global pharmacy education, addressing issues of academic capacity, quality assurance of educational systems and workforce competency;
- establish a dynamic and accessible database of faculties, educational data and resources for sharing within and outside the Network, facilitating North-South, South-South, and intra-regional cooperation;
- establish a forum for discussion and debate on trends and developments, facilitated by the Network partners, including NGOs and professional agencies;
- set up a mechanism for the exchange of ideas, skills, resources and good practice, including staff exchange for skills and capacity-building outcomes. These activities will also seek to promote gender equality and empower women academics and scientists in collaborative research and policy development; and,
- foster international collaborative research, policy synthesis and strategic development with a particular focus on international development issues and sustainable practitioner development policies.
Network Members
Address: Andreia Bruno or Diane Gal, FIP Collaborating Centre, School of Pharmacy, London International Development Centre, 36 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PD, UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 3073 8346
Email: education [at] fip.org
Quick Link to this page: http://www.unesco.org.uk/UNITWINGPhED
The network operates from the FIP Collaborating Centre at the School of Pharmacy, University of London. The UNITWIN network is initially working with more than 20 universities in 14 countries, with the intention to expand to new members in the initial phase of operation.
International Pharmaceutical Federation
Founded in 1912, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). Through its 122 Member Organisations FIP represents and serves almost two million practitioners and scientists around the world. Throughout its almost 100 year history, FIP's priorities have expanded both literally and figuratively to meet the needs and expectations of the profession in expanding healthcare services and integrating emerging scientific developments. In parallel, the membership of FIP has evolved to become the most extensive global pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences network. This network is continuing to expand its presence and influence through partnerships with some of the world’s leading healthcare, educational and scientific institutions.
The School of Pharmacy, University of London, United Kingdom
The School of Pharmacy is one of the most highly rated pharmacy schools in the UK and the only institution completely dedicated for pharmacy teaching and research. The School of Pharmacy’s mission is to lead in education, research and policy development that benefits patients and healthcare practice, medicines discovery and development, and society.
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