Network

The steering committee functions as the GNN’s executive decision-making body and is mandated to act on behalf of the GNN members. The steering committee members provide strategic oversight and management of the GNN and ensure the development and implementation of an annual work plan. The steering committee is comprised of six NITAG members, representing the six different WHO regions and 4 NITAG Secretariat members from well-established NITAGs. The composition reflects the diverse range of maturity levels, organizational experiences, and socio-economic backgrounds within the NITAG community.

Membership is open to all NITAGs. The NITAG as a whole is a member of the GNN and all NITAG members and Secretariat are invited to participate in the collaboration and sharing of information.

The Global NITAG Network meets every other year rotating across different locations and WHO regions. Meetings are coordinated by the GNN Chair and Secretariat, with support from the Steering Committee and the host organization. The agenda is shaped by the network’s key priorities.

The Global NITAG Network (GNN) benefits from the support of key technical and funding partners dedicated to advancing evidence-based immunization decision-making. Founding partners like USAID, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, play essential roles in this effort. WHO coordinates these collaborations, ensuring that NITAGs worldwide have the tools and guidance necessary to strengthen national immunization policies.

All NITAGs are welcome to join the network at no cost. Even if your NITAG is in its early stages, we encourage you to become part of a growing global community committed to advancing evidence-based decision-making in immunization. Once a NITAG joins the network, all core members and secretariat staff are eligible to participate in GNN activities.