CBM Advisory Network
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CBM Advisor and orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Norgrove Penny assists Dr. Ignacio Ponseti to put a cast on a child with clubfeet
Advisory Working Groups exist in all main fields of CBM's work. They present an important technical resource for CBM's programme work. The current 37 AWG members are professionals and provide consultancy services as well as technical advice on the development and implementation of respective programmes. One of their main tasks is to develop policies, guidelines, tools and standards for implementation.
CBM aims to ensure the quality of services that are delivered by its partners. Quality management is important to CBM to meet the needs and rights of persons with disabilities in the best way possible.
CBM’s advisory network provides expert advice to the CBM Family and strengthens CBM’s mandate in the different areas of support for persons with disabilities.
Seven advisory working groups (AWGs) provide consultancy services to CBM on the development of programmes and policies in the different fields of work. The experts make sure that latest findings in healthcare, sciences and development policies are incorporated into the programme work and that knowledge and training are transferred to CBM's partners throughout the globe. CBM works together with about 50 advisors—on global, regional, and national levels.
Advisory Working Groups
CBM works together with about 50 advisors—on global, regional, and national levels, professionals with high standing to coordinate the advisory working groups. Their duties are to:
- Develop and revise policy papers covering all of CBM's fields of work.
- Develop technical papers that are complementary to the policies. These papers are more context-specific, hands-on, and practice-oriented, whereas the policies give the framework.
- Visit projects to advise partners and staff.
- Represent CBM at international forums, congresses, and conferences.
