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Global Challenge: Non-Communicable Disease - Policy Review Assignment

Review the evolution of global policy on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention and control from a public health perspective over the past 10 years.

Consideration in your review should be given to but not necessarily limited to the following points.

• Evidence that underpins the NCD policy agenda.
• Lessons learnt in addressing NCDs over the last 10 years.
• Key issues that need to be addressed.
• Key global actors and leadership in NCD policy.
• Key milestones in policy formulation and implementation.
• Principles and Approaches used in NCD policy.
• NCDs in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Global Targets.
• The role of global versus national policy and the importance of national policy.
• Coordination and monitoring mechanisms.
• Key documents on NCD policy.
• Challenges in formation and implementation of NCD policies.
• Recommendations for the way forward.

Within the context of the evolution of global NCD policy you will be assessed on:

• Your knowledge of the global NCD epidemic and priorities for action
• Your understanding of the theoretical basis of policy development
• Your understanding of how policy frameworks have been applied to current global NCD policy and targets.
• Your analysis of the challenges in policy development and analysis and your recommendations to address these challenges.