Workshop Resources
All training materials for the D2P Regional TOT Workshop will be made available through this page. Materials are organized by category for easy access. Please bookmark this page for reference throughout the workshop and beyond.
Note: Materials will be uploaded to the linked folders prior to the workshop. Please ensure you have access to the shared drives. If you experience any access issues, contact the facilitation team.
Core Training Materials
📊 Lecture Presentations
PowerPoint presentations covering all D2P modules and TOT-specific content
Link to Google Drive/GitHub folder with all presentation slides
- Overview of D2P Program
- D2P Module Summaries (Modules L01-L20)
- Facilitation Skills and Techniques
- Mentorship Best Practices
- Root Cause Analysis Deep Dive
- Economic Evaluation Methods
- Policy Brief Writing Guidelines
- Giving Effective Feedback
Group Assignments for Practice Presentations
📋 About Presentation Groups
Participants have been randomly assigned to four groups for practice presentations and facilitation exercises. Each participant will receive individual module assignments via the links below.
Note: Click "Assign Lecture" next to each name to assign specific presentation materials from Google Drive.
- Mabuchi Samson Banda 📁 Assign Lecture
- Etienne Numviyumukiza 📁 Assign Lecture
- Sizeka Mashele 📁 Assign Lecture
- Johnson Jeremia Mshiu 📁 Assign Lecture
- Nuwamanya Yasiini 📁 Assign Lecture
- Abely Msaki 📁 Assign Lecture
- Mantwa Chisale Mabotja 📁 Assign Lecture
- Mubanga S Mulenga 📁 Assign Lecture
- Susan Meiring 📁 Assign Lecture
- Eyu Patricia 📁 Assign Lecture
- Namakau Mundia 📁 Assign Lecture
- Sabushimike Daniel 📁 Assign Lecture
- Jackline Sylvester Makene 📁 Assign Lecture
- Emmanuel Lesa 📁 Assign Lecture
- Raesetja Agnes Wechoemang 📁 Assign Lecture
Group Mentoring Challenges Exercise
🎯 Exercise Overview
All four groups will work on the same mentoring challenge scenarios but on a different policy brief. Each group will analyze the challenges, develop solutions, and prepare their approach. Groups will then pair up for discussion and sharing of strategies.
Materials: Access your group's activity materials through the Google Drive link in your group card below.
- Mabuchi Samson Banda
- Etienne Numviyumukiza
- Sizeka Mashele
- Johnson Jeremia Mshiu
- Nuwamanya Yasiini
- Abely Msaki
- Mantwa Chisale Mabotja
- Mubanga S Mulenga
- Susan Meiring
- Eyu Patricia
- Namakau Mundia
- Sabushimike Daniel
- Jackline Sylvester Makene
- Emmanuel Lesa
- Raesetja Agnes Wechoemang
Group Pairings for Discussion
After working on the mentoring challenges, groups will pair up to share strategies and insights
📝 Exercise Structure
- Individual Group Work (20 minutes): Each group analyzes the mentoring challenges and develops their solutions
- Paired Discussion (10 minutes): Paired groups meet to share their approaches and strategies
- Full Group Debrief (20 minutes): All groups come together to share key insights and learnings
Additional Information
📱 Materials
All training materials will be available on the workshop website. Please bring your laptop for exercises and practice sessions.
🎤 Presentations
Each participant will deliver at least one practice presentation. Specific module assignments will be made via the Google Drive links above.
👥 Group Work
Groups will remain consistent throughout the workshop for all exercises and activities.
📋 Attendance
Full attendance is required for all sessions. Please inform facilitators in advance if you need to miss any part of the workshop.
🎓 Mentorship Resources
Guides and tools for mentoring D2P participants
Link to Google Drive/GitHub folder with mentorship materials
- D2P Mentor Guide (comprehensive reference document)
- 10 Steps to Developing a Policy Brief - Facilitation Guide
- Policy Brief Checklist
✏️ Decision Tree Exercises
Complete the decision tree exercise for hands-on learning
Link to Google Drive/GitHub folder with exercise materials
Link to the completed decision tree with the expected values and costs
Link to the completed Syphilis decision tree we frequently used in D2P for your reference
✏️ Group Exercises
Interactive activities and practice exercises for hands-on learning
Link to Google Drive/GitHub folder with exercise materials
- Fishbone Diagram Exercise
- Problem Statement Activity Sheet
- Root Cause Analysis Activity Sheet
- Policy Options Analysis Exercise
- Stakeholder Mapping Exercise
- Stakeholder Analysis Activity Sheet
- Decision Tree Building Practice
- Framing an Economic Evaluation Exercise
- Policy Brief Review and Feedback Activity
🔧 D2P Module Summaries
Short D2P module summaries
Link to Google Drive for module summaries
- "Pass the Buck" Activity Materials
- Common Mentoring Challenges and Solutions
- Difficult Participant Scenarios
- Data Gap Management Strategies
- Timeline Management Challenges
- Group Dynamics Scenarios
📝 Example Policy Briefs
High-quality policy briefs from previous D2P courses for reference and learning
Link to Google Drive/GitHub folder with example briefs
- Motorcycle Helmet Policy Brief
- Routine HIV Testing for Children
- Tobacco Control Policy Brief
- Road Traffic Injury Prevention
- Maternal Health Service Delivery
- Vaccination Coverage Improvement
Reference Documents
D2P Module Guide
Comprehensive overview of all D2P modules with learning objectives, facilitator notes, and available formats
Download PDF10 Steps to Developing a Policy Brief
Step-by-step guide for participants developing policy briefs
Download PDFPre-Workshop Preparation
Required Reading Before the Workshop
To maximize your learning during the TOT workshop, please review the following materials before arrival:
- D2P Mentor Guide - Read in full to understand the mentorship role
- D2P Module Summaries - Familiarize yourself with all 20 modules
- 10 Steps to Developing a Policy Brief - Review the policy development process
- Policy Brief Checklist - Understand quality criteria for policy briefs
- Sample Policy Briefs - Review at least 2-3 examples
Note: These materials will be sent to you via email 2 weeks before the workshop. Please allocate 4-6 hours for pre-workshop reading.
Technical Requirements
Required Software
- Microsoft PowerPoint (or compatible)
- Microsoft Excel (or compatible)
- Microsoft Word (or compatible)
- PDF reader
- Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
Recommended Tools
- Note-taking application
- Google Drive access
- Zoom (for any virtual components)
What to Bring
- Laptop computer (fully charged)
- Power adapter
- Notebook and pens
- USB drive (optional backup)
Additional Resources
Online Learning Modules
Self-paced D2P online modules available through the D2P learning platform:
- Introduction to Policy Analysis
- Economic Evaluation Fundamentals
- Data Visualization for Policy Briefs
- Effective Writing for Policy Audiences
Helpful Links
- Data for Health Initiative Website
- Data to Policy Website
- Decision Modeling for Health Economic Evaluation Cebu, Philippines 2026
- Vanderbilt Economic Modeling Fellowship May 2025
- Decision Modeling for Health Economic Evaluation Istanbul, Türkiye 2024
- Health Economics Modeling Workshop Bangkok, Thailand 2022
- Getting Started with Amua
- CDC Foundation
- PubMed (Literature Search)
- Google Scholar