List of Participants

Summary of the Opening Plenary Statement

"Give Us What We Want"

"Questions for Discussion by the Work Groups

Table
1 Key Thematic Issues Related to the ITM Program Process

Boxes
1-1 Conference Themes
2-1 Two Approaches to Creating Demand
3-1 Information Needs for Assessing Demand
3-2 Information Needs for Assessing Access
3-3 Information Needs for Assessing Affordability
3-4 Information Needs for Assessing Appropriate Use
3-5 Outstanding Assessment Issues
3-6 Key Considerations in Planning for Demand Creation
3-7 Key Considerations in Planning for Accessibility
3-8 Key Considerations in Planning for Affordability
3-9 Key Considerations in Planning for Appropriate Use
3-10 Outstanding Planning Issues
3-11 Key Government and Private-Sector Roles in Implementation
3-12 Sample Indicators for ITM Programs
4-1 Agenda for Action: Assessment
4-2 Agenda for Action: Planning
4-3 Agenda for Action: Implementation
4-4 Agenda for Action: Monitoring and Evaluation

Figures
1 Results of the Bednet Trials
2 Outcome of Bednet Trials: Reduction in Overall Mortality
3 Outcome of Bednet Trials: Impact on Mild Malaria Episodes; Treated Versus No Nets
4 Outcome of Bednet Trials: Impact on Mild Malaria Episodes; Treated Versus Untreated
5 Population Distribution in Seven African Countries in the Malaria Zone
6 Channels of Distribution in Developed Countries
7 Channels of Distribution in Africa

Photos
The photographs demonstrate how goods are moved in Africa.
Bicycles are often used for transporting goods.
Wholesalers exist but are not common.
Packaging must be up to scratch for Africa.
Low cash flow limits availability of goods.
Photo credits - Cover: Peter Barker/Panos Pictures Trevor Penhallrick, Group Africa

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