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Report of the CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health Policy

Report of the CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health Policy

After almost one year of deliberation, the CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health Policy is proud to release its final report: "A healthier, safer, and more prosperous world."
Essay Winner Spotlight: Investing in Long-Term Partnerships Overseas

Essay Winner Spotlight: Investing in Long-Term Partnerships Overseas

Highlight of the award winning essay by Annie Dude, 1st place winner of the CSIS Smart Global Health Essay Contest. Annie's essay focuses on her experiences living and working with fellow medical students in India, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.
Essay Winner Spotlight: Health Policy, Governance and Accountability

Essay Winner Spotlight: Health Policy, Governance and Accountability

Highlight of the award winning essay by Rodrigo Arnez-Rojas, 2nd place professional/non-student winner of the CSIS Smart Global Health Essay Contest. Rodrigo's essay focuses on health policy, governance and accountability.
Essay Winner Spotlight: Reducing Global Health Disparities

Essay Winner Spotlight: Reducing Global Health Disparities

Highlight of the award winning essay by Michael Strong, 1st place student winner of the CSIS Smart Global Health Essay Contest. Andrew's essay is titled: "Improving Global Health through Research, Education, and International Collaboration."
Essay Winner Spotlight: Improving Global Health Through Scientific Development

Essay Winner Spotlight: Improving Global Health Through Scientific Development

Highlight of the award winning essay by Andrew Robertson, 2nd place student winner of the CSIS Smart Global Health Essay Contest. Andrew's essay focuses on improving global health through scientific development.
Photo Contest Winner: Susheel K. Shrestha

Photo Contest Winner: Susheel K. Shrestha

Photographer Susheel Kumar Shrestha, winner of the 2009 Smart Global Health Photo Contest, submits a stunning photo of a child receiving a polio vaccination.
Over 1000 Essay Submissions Span All 50 U.S. States and 43 Countries.

Over 1000 Essay Submissions Span All 50 U.S. States and 43 Countries.

We posed the question, “What is the most important thing the United States can do to improve global health over the next 15 years?” You responded.
Send the Commission Your Photos from the Field

Send the Commission Your Photos from the Field

The Commission is looking for your global health photos to feature in the final report!
Answering your questions about the essay competition

Answering your questions about the essay competition

Commission launches contest for the best global health ideas

Commission launches contest for the best global health ideas

The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health seeks fresh, new approaches to global health policy. Realizing that a wealth of expertise resides in front-line global health professionals, volunteers, and students, the Commission has launched a contest to attract innovative ideas that work.