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Center for Systems Change

Center for Systems Change

International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

The Center for Systems Change within ICUDDR (ICUDDR-CSC) highlights the critical role that universities play in advancing the systems involved in substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services.

This approach ensures that those systems are grounded in research, human rights, and international standards. The vision and mission of the Center for Systems Change are operationalized through its program. One such program is the International Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) Network.

ITTCs are ICUDDR members with an enhanced commitment to implementing research-based substance use practices and policies in their countries. ITTCs use systems thinking to examine the entire substance use system, identifying opportunities for improvement and barriers to growth.

They serve as conveners, bringing together partners from diverse sectors to strategize and catalyze innovative projects designed to increase the quality and accessibility of substance use services. ITTCs underscore the importance of integrating research into practice and policy. They have a shared vision of unifying science, education, and service to shape a healthier, safer future for individuals and communities worldwide.

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