Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize
This prize is in recognition of Dr Pascoal Mocumbi, EDCTP’s first High Representative and former Prime Minister of Mozambique, for his outstanding contribution to fostering global partnerships in health research and his support for capacity strengthening in Africa.
Objective of the prize
During his 10-year-tenure as High Representative of EDCTP (2004-2013), Dr Mocumbi worked to promote capacity development initiatives and networking, as well as championing African ownership in various partnerships. He urged policy makers to support funding of health research in their own countries and to commit themselves to solving national health problems. The Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize aims to reward an individual in recognition of his/her outstanding achievements in advancing health research and capacity development in Africa with significant impact on the wellbeing of the African population.
Expected result
The prize will not only allow rewarding specific achievements, but will also raise awareness with a more general public on both the prize winner and his/her specific achievements, and the EDCTP2 programme.
The Prize
The Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize consists of a recognition trophy and a cash prize of € 50,000. The cash prize shall be used by the prize winner to further the capacity development and networking activities contributing to the objectives of the EDCTP2 programme and promote international cooperation between Africa and Europe.
More Info: http://www.edctp.org/see-work/dr-pascoal-mocumbi-prize/