How We Work

SMART4TB is driven by six guiding principles that shape everything from how partners are engaged to how resources are utilized to produce results that drive impact.

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TRANSFORMATIVE
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INCLUSIVE
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COLLABORATIVE
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TRANSPARENT
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SUPPORTIVE
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SYNERGISTIC

Novel approaches for reducing TB burden

Engaging Ministers of Health and National TB Programs, local partners, and affected communities at all steps of the research to policy continuum

Providing support and processes for locally-led research

Using a transparent and unbiased process for selecting studies in partnership with USAID

Intentional support for developing the next generation of TB scientists

Harmonizing with other USAID resources, including Global Accelerator to End TB and other programs, and leveraging support from product developers and sponsors