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WHY STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Partnerships that drive systemic change

UWRA builds strategic alliances that go beyond individual projects — creating lasting frameworks for collaboration, innovation, and health impact.

Shared Vision

Alliances built on a shared commitment to evidence-based health action and sustainable systems change.

Mutual Benefit

Partnerships designed to generate value for all parties — advancing research, practice, and policy.

Scale & Reach

Combining expertise, resources, and networks to amplify impact at national, regional, and global levels.

TYPES OF ALLIANCES

Collaborative frameworks

UWRA engages in various types of strategic alliances tailored to partner needs and institutional goals.

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)

Formal agreements outlining shared objectives, areas of collaboration, and mutual commitments between institutions.

Joint Research Consortia

Multi-institutional research collaborations focused on priority health challenges, bringing together diverse expertise.

Capacity Building Networks

Collaborative frameworks for training, mentorship, and professional development across institutions and countries.

Global Health Partnerships

Strategic alliances with international organizations to align research and programs with global health priorities.

Public-Private Partnerships

Collaborations that bring together government, private sector, and civil society to address complex health challenges.

Implementation Science Networks

Networks dedicated to advancing implementation science research, methods, and practice across settings.

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS

Types of partnership agreements

UWRA formalizes alliances through various agreement structures tailored to different types of collaboration.

Institutional MOUs

Broad framework agreements that establish a long-term partnership and outline areas of mutual interest.

Research Collaboration Agreements

Detailed agreements for specific research projects, covering scope, roles, budget, and intellectual property.

Capacity Building Agreements

Agreements focused on training, exchange programs, mentorship, and institutional strengthening.

BENEFITS OF ALLIANCE

What our partners gain

Strategic alliances with UWRA offer unique value to institutions and organizations.

Access to Research Excellence

Leverage UWRA's expertise in implementation science, evidence synthesis, and research translation.

Extended Networks

Connect with a diverse network of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across Africa and globally.

Policy Influence

Collaborate on translating evidence into policy and practice, influencing health systems at multiple levels.

Capacity Strengthening

Partner on training, mentorship, and professional development programs to build lasting research capacity.

OUR JOURNEY

Alliance milestones

Key moments in the growth of UWRA's strategic alliances.

2026

First MOU

Established first formal MOU with a partner university, marking the beginning of institutional collaboration.

2026

Research Consortium Launch

Launched a multi-county research consortium with 3 institutions, focused on implementation science.

JOIN OUR NETWORK

Build a strategic alliance with UWRA

Join our network of strategic partners. We welcome institutional collaborations that advance health research, translation, and systems strengthening.

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