SOLVE
solidarity for vaccine equity
goal
re-imagining governance for a more equitable future
SOLVE Submission to Second Public Hearings of the INB
who we are
The SOLVE project team is made up of highly specialized researchers from diverse backgrounds, allowing for stimulating discussions and intriguing outlooks.
what we believe
In Canada, "health equity means all people (individuals, groups, and communities) have a fair chance to reach their full health potential and are not disadvantaged by social, economic and environmental conditions"
- National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
what we do
This project examines Canada's ethical obligations for global collective health by leveraging insights from vaccine nationalism and its effects.
how we do it
This project will map Canada's policy trajectory through a systematic equity analysis lens, deliberate over evidence and equity-informed recommendations for global governance of pandemics and re-imagine what governance considerations, principles, or guidelines can and should inform global solutions to pressing global issues.
resources
Following an enlightening series of conversations, we synthesized the input from stakeholders in this report.
The SOLVE study started a series of deliberative dialogues to engage diverse stakeholders on equity-focused questions that impact global health governance, vaccine nationalism, and preparedness for future pandemics.
We are pleased to share this booklet - and its companion one page summary - that represents the main outcomes of our analysis of Canada's approach to vaccine governance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This booklet, available as both a flippable, online book and a PDF, provided a collective point of departure for our discussions during the dialogues that took place in the fall (September 7th and 14th 2022).
Re-imagining governance for more equitable futures, Pre-Dialogue Concept Note (Fall 2023, Open access)
Deliberative Dialogue, Cycle 1 Report (November 2022, Open access)
The SOLVE study is contributing to the ongoing development of a potential pandemic treaty facilitated by the World Health Organization Intergovernmental Negotiating Body on a Pandemic Treaty (WHO-INB). We have had the opportunity to participate in a number of informal consultations as well as provided feedback on a conceptual draft of the proposed treaty.
The SOLVE study also provided a short video response to the question "What have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that could shape responses to future pandemics?".
Integrating Equity Considerations in a Pandemic Instrument, Report submitted to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body of the World Health Organization (December 2022, Open access)
Intervention delivered at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness & Response (May 2023, Open access)