INDEPTH Core Data Analysis Workshop

Objectives:

1) Prepare the data and do preliminary analysis to characterise the demographic and epidemiological transitios in LMICs using INDEPTH data

2) Prepare the data and do preliminary analysis to explain the effect of population mobility on the epidemiological transition using INDEPTH data

3) Prepare the data and do preliminary spatio-temproal analyses of cause-specific mortality using INDEPTH data

 

The Goal of the Workshop is to follow up on the Durban 2014 deliberations by the Group regarding the analysis of the INDEPTH data on the repository and INDEPTHStats

a)       The Secretariat will cover the cost of a return economy class ticket from home country to the city where the workshop will be held.

b)       In-country travel from HDSS site to the airport will be covered. Please inform the Secretariat of the cost. Evidence of payment for the travel must be produced.

c)       Should overnight stay both in-country and while in transit be necessary, please inform the Secretariat before starting the journey so that adequate preparation is done for reimbursements. Original receipts will be requested by the Secretariat.

Travel advisory:

The Secretariat will usually cover accommodation for the workshop days plus half boarding. A per diem will be paid for dinner and incidentals. All other services at the hotel (mini bar, telephones, etc) must be paid for directly by the participants. 

 

Policy for purchase of tickets:

a)       If the workshops are held in Accra, Ghana, the Secretariat will most likely be purchasing the tickets and then send electronic tickets or PTAs to participants.

b)       You will be asked to book your flight and advise the Secretariat about the cost. Please do not pay for the ticket without our confirmation. We may be able to get reasonable tickets.

Once you have confirmed a booking and tickets have been bought, you will be responsible for any changes especially if these cause extra expenses.

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