The Population & Poverty Research Network

The London-based Elders’ Team is looking for a policy and advocacy director: a seasoned, hands-on professional with a high level of energy and enthusiasm to expand and strengthen the organization’s capacity for policy and advocacy, strategic development, outreach and coordination of efforts. For more information about the position and how to apply, please visit their website.

The United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) recently launched an open consultation on reproductive, maternal and newborn health to inform their future work in this area. They are seeking input from people in the UK and around the world—from mothers to midwives to the general public—to help them understand different viewpoints, how the issues might vary between countries and how DFID could work better with partners. Visit their website for more information and to participate.

The PopPov Research Network is organizing a session on Population, Health, and Economic Development at next year’s PAA conference. Click here to submit a paper. Note: The PopPov session is #805, listed under Population, Development, and Environment.

The fifth annual PopPov conference on population, reproductive health, and economic development will take place in Marseille, France, January 19-21, 2011.

The London School of Economics and the Economic and Social Research Council invite you to submit a paper for their November 6th workshop on reproductive morbidity and poverty. Information on how to submit a paper and register for the workshop can be found here (PDF: 61KB).

The World Health Organization and partners are pleased to announce the First Global Symposium on Health Systems Research—Science to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage. More information and details on how to register can be found here.