WDF/IDF fellowships

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget/WDF contribution Project number

Developing countries IDF M. McGill March 2003 - March 2007 EUR 112,000 WDF02-042

Recent update

Following implementation of the 1-year pilot phase (2003-2004), the project has been extended for 2 years with an additional allocation of EUR 80,000. 

Objective

The project aims to build capacity in the area of diabetes in the developing countries and to identify local champions.

Expected impact

• Annually, minimum 4 doctors and nurses from developing countries receive diabetes training
• At the end of their studies, they will disseminate their knowledge and expertise locally

Results at completion

• In the first phase of the project (2003-2004) training was granted to 4 fellowships from Nigeria, Peru, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

Additional information on the project can be found here.

This page was last updated 9-19-2008 by bisl.wdf