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Announcing the Chair of the new HMG SCOR Board
Professor Peter Piot photo by Heidi Larson Today, Professor Baron Peter Piot KCMG has been announced as the first Chair to lead the HMG Strategic Coherence of ODA-funded...
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Event date |
7 Nov 2018 |
Location |
London |
Organisation |
ESRC Festival of Social Science |
Event URL |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-back-trust-demonstrating-research-impact-tickets-48490248639 |
Professor Peter Piot photo by Heidi Larson Today, Professor Baron Peter Piot KCMG has been announced as the first Chair to lead the HMG Strategic Coherence of ODA-funded...
Research and evidence are vital to tackle international development challenges. Evidence is required for policymakers to make informed decisions such as shaping the UK aid agenda to the general public deciding on who to vote for or even where to shop.
Professor Chris Whitty was appointed Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department of Health in January 2016. He was appointed Deputy Government Chief Scientific Adviser in April 2017 for an interim period. Prof. Whitty also sits on the board of UKCDS.