First Global NCD Alliance Forum, November 2015, Sharjah (UAE). © Gilberto Lontro / IOF
The timing of the Forum was crucial, taking place immediately after the adoption of the new UN post-2015 development agenda which will replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The inclusion of NCDs in the post-2015 agenda provides a significant opportunity for the NCD civil society community, demanding a shift in focus to both advocacy and accountability.
The Global NCD Alliance Forum 2015 focused on three key areas, under the banner theme: