Joint International Annual Research Conference (JIARC)

The Joint International Annual Research Conference (JIARC), co-organized by the Amhara Public Health Institute (APHI) and the Forum for Higher Education Institutions in the Amhara Region, is a platform for researchers, academics, and professionals to share evidence, exchange ideas, and advance solutions to pressing health and development challenges.
By fostering collaboration across institutions and countries, the conference highlights regional priorities such as maternal and child health, disease outbreaks, and health system resilience, while also building the capacity of young researchers and promoting global innovation.

About JIARC
The Joint International Annual Research Conference (JIARC) is a collaborative initiative of the Amhara Public Health Institute (APHI) and the Forum for Higher Education Institutions in the Amhara Region. It brings together researchers, academics, public health professionals, and development partners to share scientific evidence, present innovative solutions, and strengthen partnerships for tackling critical health and development challenges.
The rationale for conducting the conference includes:

• Bridging research gaps: Creating a space for sharing findings, fostering dialogue, and promoting cross-institutional collaboration.
• Addressing regional health priorities: Focusing on urgent issues in the Amhara region, such as maternal and child health, infectious disease outbreaks, and health system resilience in conflict-affected settings.
• Strengthening collaboration: Enhancing partnerships among universities, research institutes, and international organizations to generate sustainable solutions.
• Building capacity: Providing opportunities for young researchers and students to learn from international best practices and innovative research approaches. Beyond the regional focus, the JIARC embodies the wider role of international research conferences: serving as hubs where experts from diverse countries and disciplines engage through keynote lectures, presentations, panel discussions, and workshops.

These gatherings are critical for networking, policy dialogue, intercultural exchange, and joint research opportunities, while also influencing policy and practice. In doing so, the JIARC contributes to advancing scientific knowledge, strengthening institutional capacity, and driving innovation that benefits communities locally and globally.