UCL INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SOCIETY & HEALTH
International Institute for Society and Health 2011 Public Seminar Series
You are invited to attend on:
Tuesday, 5th July, 5pm-6pm
‘Rebuilding Health in Post-Conflict Settings’
Chaired by:
Professor Sir Michael Marmot
Panel:
Dr Egbert Sondorp, Dr Seb Taylor & Dr Jean-François Trani
Any analysis of the causes of armed conflict must take into account structural drivers rooted in systems of
governance that exacerbate political and economic inequities. The extent to which these inequities are
resolved post conflict has a major bearing on rebuilding peace and security that are crucial for health and
wellbeing. This seminar takes the form of a panel discussion focusing on issues and challenges in
rebuilding health in post conflict settings, from the need for better cross-sectoral integration of
humanitarian efforts in the post-conflict recovery period to longer term development, including
reconstruction of health care systems and ensuring universal access to healthcare, and the need to
expand the focus on mental health. Running alongside is the need for the establishment of systems for
good governance for long term stability, the development of income earning opportunities and education.
Dr Egbert Sondorp
Egbert Sondorp is Senior Lecturer in Public Health and Humanitarian Aid at the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine. He leads a research and teaching programme in ‘Conflict and Health’ since the year
2000. The research includes looking at the evidence base of humanitarian work as well as health system
strengthening in post-conflict countries and other fragile states. Dr Sondorp has wide field experience in
humanitarian NGO work having worked as Medical Director for MSF Holland and as general Director for
HealthNet International. He started his international health career as medical doctor in one of Botswana’s
district hospitals.
Dr Sebastian Taylor
Sebastian Taylor is chief executive of Action on Armed Violence (formerly named Landmine Action), an
NGO working on arms control, landmine clearance, and post-conflict reconstruction. He was a Senior
Research Fellow with UCL until 2008, working as a member of the secretariat of the WHO Commission on
Social Determinants of Health. He has worked as a policy and programme consultant with the World
Health Organisation, Unicef, UNDP, and a range of NGOs including Oxfam, CARE International, and SCF.
Dr Jean- François Trani
Jean- François Trani's research examines vulnerability, in particular disability, using both quantitative and
qualitative methodologies. His research also explores multidimensional poverty using a capability approach
perspective based on Amartya Sen's research. Dr Trani has conducted research projects in Sierra Leone
(2009) Sudan (Darfur and Central Equatoria State, 2008 and 2007), India (New Delhi, 2008 and Mandya
District in Karnataka State, in 2009 and 2010, Mumbai, 2010) and in Afghanistan (2004-2007). He will
present his new book about Afghanistan entitled “Development efforts in Afghanistan: Is there a will and a
way? The case of disability and vulnerability" at the end of the seminar.
Venue: room 1.02, 1st floor, Engineering Building, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place,
London WC1E 7HB. Entrance in Malet Place opposite Waterstone. Building location:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/efd/roombooking/building-location/?id=350
This seminar forms part of our Summer School on the Social Determinants of Health. It is free and open to
all, and seats are allocated on a first come first served basis only. Prompt arrival is therefore advised in
order to secure a place. Please contact us at iish@ucl.ac.uk if you have any special needs. Please bring
this invitation with you. Refreshments at 6pm after the seminar in the Roberts Foyer.