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Clare Slattery1, Abbey Malone2, Suzanne Zhou1
1McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer, Level 8, 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, VIC 3002, Australia.
Health Promotion International
|April 16, 2026
Summary
The International Legal Training Programme (ILTP) builds legal capacity for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries. It fosters networks and empowers lawyers as NCD champions, leading to broader policy changes and leadership roles.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Law
- International Law
- Capacity Building
Background:
- Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant global health challenge.
- Legal frameworks are crucial for addressing NCDs effectively.
- Capacity building for legal professionals in low- and middle-income countries is essential for NCD prevention and control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term impacts of the McCabe Centre's International Legal Training Programme (ILTP).
- To explore qualitative impacts beyond tangible law and policy reform.
- To understand the broader influence of the ILTP on NCD legal advocacy.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative evaluation using 17 semi-structured interviews with ILTP alumni and stakeholders (2014-23).
- Inductive content analysis of interview data by two independent reviewers.
- Focus on participant-perceived impacts and broader program influence.
Main Results:
- Alumni and stakeholders highly value the ILTP for building relevant legal networks and empowering individuals as NCD champions.
- Impact extends beyond individual projects to encompass broader law and policy changes, regional initiatives, and alumni leadership roles.
- The program fosters a community with the skills, confidence, and commitment to act on NCDs.
Conclusions:
- Long-term investment in NCD legal capacity building and leadership is critical.
- The ILTP demonstrates significant value in creating a network of empowered legal professionals addressing NCDs.
- Programmatic impact includes fostering a community of practice and influencing policy beyond formal project outcomes.
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