The START Center Global Program was launched in 2011 with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Initially, the Program was designed to support research and analysis for program teams at the Gates Foundation. Since that time, The START Center Global Program has expanded and now provides high-quality research and analytic support for a number of additional clients.
8/22/2018
The START Center, for the Health System Strengthening Analysis, conducted an extensive document review of the current global architecture supporting health system strengthening using peer-reviewed literature, organization reports, websites, and gray literature under the direction of the Vaccine Delivery team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
5/17/2019
The START Team reviewed published and grey literature and consulted field experts in family planning, emergency response, and mobile health to evaluate the current landscape of training for family planning in crisis settings and to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
8/23/2024
The START team facilitated and provided note-taking support during the Collection of Vital Events (COVERS) workshop in Lusaka, Zambia, from July 22nd to 25th, 2024. The notes captured discussions from breakout sessions with over 20 African country teams, plenary sessions, and main stage presentations focused on Sample-based Registration System planning and the various approaches to implementing and sustaining these platforms, supported by the Gates Foundation.