CNDP has been commissioned by the Wellcome Trust, a UK-based philanthropic trust, to conduct the US Citizens’ Jury on AMR as part of the Global Citizens’ Juries on Antimicrobial Resistance Project.
The U.S. Citizens’ Jury on AMR event will take place virtually (via Zoom) for five consecutive days (Monday through Friday) beginning on Monday, July 22nd and ending on Friday, July 26, 2024.
CNDP will select 18 applicants from the pool of volunteers to participate in the U.S. AMR Citizens’ Jury. Participants who are selected and who participate in the entire event will be provided with an honorarium of $875.00.
Project Background
The U.S. Citizens’ Jury on AMR is being conducted as part of the Global Citizens’ Juries on AMR / UNGA 2024 High Level Meeting on AMR Project. The Wellcome Trust has commissioned CNDP to conduct this global initiative in Malawi, Thailand, and the United States.
This series of Citizens’ Juries on AMR will surface perspectives about addressing AMR across geographies and identify priorities for interventions to monitor and respond to AMR in both local and global contexts. It will also generate insights from the public which can be applicable to enhancing the entire infectious disease research and development ecosystem. Results and findings from this project will inform the Wellcome Trust’s activities leading up to, and involvement at, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2024 High Level Meeting (HLM) on AMR in September 2024.
The Wellcome Trust is commissioning this engagement in order to more effectively incorporate the views, perspectives, and needs of residents and stakeholders in Malawi and Thailand into their broader global public health agenda setting activities. This project is being undertaken as part of a larger effort to better understand how global public health agendas and priority setting can be meaningfully informed by the views and experiences of individuals and communities in the Global South, lower and middle-income countries (LMIC’s), and most affected populations.
About Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria and other microbes change in response to medicines. AMR can cause medicines such as antibiotics to stop working effectively. The World Health Organization has labeled AMR as one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. AMR is considered a significant global health and development threat. AMR will be the topic of a High Level Meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2024.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT – U.S. Citizens’ Jury on AMR
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- Location: United States, nationwide (virtual)
- No. of Juries: 1
- Jury Length/Duration: 5 days
- No. of Participants: 18
- Targeted Participants: United States residents
- Recruitment: Random selection and stratification
- Target Outcome: U.S. Citizens’ Jury on AMR Report; Project Summary Report
Project Funder
This project is funded by the Wellcome Trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a citizens’ jury?
- A citizens’ jury brings together a randomly selected group of community members to learn about, deliberate about, and make recommendations about an issue that affects them.
When and where will the event take place?
- The U.S. Citizens’ Jury on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) event will take place virtually (via Zoom) for five consecutive days (Monday through Friday) beginning on Monday, July 22nd and ending on Friday, July 26, 2024. The event will begin at 1:00pm US Central and end at 6:00pm US Central each day.
Do participants have to participate in all five days of the event?
- Yes, participants must participate all five days of the event.
Who is eligible to participate in this project?
- Residents of the United States who are 18 years and older, and are available to attend all five days of the event are eligible to participate in the U.S. Citizens’ Jury on AMR.
Who will be selected to participate in the citizens’ jury?
- Jury participants for the U.S. Citizens’ Jury on AMR will be U.S. residents stratified to include a broadly representative mix of people in terms of age, gender, educational attainment, employment status, and geographical spread.
Will participants be paid?
- Yes, individuals who are selected and who participate in all five days of the event will receive an honorarium.
How do I volunteer?
- Individuals who are interested in volunteering must submit the form located here.
Is this a medical research study?
- No, the U.S. Citizens’ Jury on AMR is not a medical research study.
Do I need formal training or education in medicine, healthcare, science, or any other topic to participate?
- No, formal education experience or familiarity with medicine, healthcare, science, or any other related topic is necessary. Any resident of the United States who is 18 years of age or older can volunteer to participate.
Who is funding this project?
- This project is funded by the Wellcome Trust, a UK-based philanthropic trust.