The Global NCD Alliance Forum is NCDA’s flagship convening platform, held every two-three years, strategically timed ahead of key global advocacy moments/processes.
It brings together representatives from civil society, youth, lived experience advocates, governments, UN agencies, and partners to promote knowledge exchange, share good practice and strengthen the global NCD movement and NCD advocacy action. NCD Alliance is calling to receive Expressions of Interest to host the 5th Global NCD Alliance Forum in 2028.
Regional eligibility
This call is open only to organisations based in eligible low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the following regions:
- Latin America (excluding CARICOM countries)
- Asia-Pacific, including South-East Asia and Western Asia
This regional focus supports the planned rotation of the Forum across regions, following earlier editions hosted in EMRO and AFRO regions. It also reflects NCDA’s commitment to strengthening leadership, visibility,and long-term impact where the Forum can make the greatest difference.
Applications from high-income countries or from regions outside those listed above will not be considered. Full eligibility criteria, including country classifications and regional definitions, are outlined in the Bid Guidelines below.