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Intergovernmental Learning Exchange to Advance Data-Driven Decision-Making (I-LEAD) Curriculum

I-LEAD is an immersive, problem-solving set of interactive activities that engages participants in generating and sharing knowledge and developing skills needed to facilitate the successful implementation of an effective and sustainable national digital health ecosystem. The I-LEAD workshop facilitates the initial phases of a multistakeholder, multisectoral, and enterprise approach to the ongoing operationalization of effective and sustainable national digital health systems. I-LEAD enhances participants’ capacity to develop strategies and approaches to address essential informatics problems their countries face, related to: 1) effective digital health governance and leadership; 2) development of a skilled informatics workforce; and 3) the meaningful design, development, implementation, and evaluation of health information systems.

As PEPFAR transitions its programs to host governments, the I-LEAD program provides a template for countries to systematically and collaboratively address complex program ownership and sustainability challenges.

The I-LEAD curriculum

This Adaptable I-LEAD curriculum provides a comprehensive, customizable capacity-strengthening package designed to support governments and implementing partners, including national and regional health informatics associations, in adopting and implementing the I-LEAD program independently. This curriculum is designed to support individual countries in convening the right stakeholders and conducting all necessary preparations for a successful and productive workshop. The curriculum emphasizes not just the activities that happen during the in-person workshop but also the necessary pre-work for all participants to come prepared to collaborate meaningfully and make key decisions.

Specifically, the curriculum includes the I-LEAD technical course content, an implementation guide to support the entire process, from initial engagement and workshop logistics to post-course evaluation, as well as facilitation guides aimed at strengthening the capacity of course facilitators. It also includes a localization toolkit to guide national adaptation.

Corporate author(s): PATH/ Technical Assistance Platform

Publication date: September 2025

Available materials

  1. English

    1. Introduction to I-LEAD 513 KB DOCX

      Introduction to the I-LEAD model, including intended audience, overall goal of the training materials, and expected outcomes
    2. I-LEAD Overview flyer 4.1 MB DOCX

      One-page overview for introducing individuals to I-LEAD
    3. Implementation Guide 433.1 KB DOCX

      This guide outlines the I-LEAD phases and timeline and the activities to complete during each phase.
    4. Roadmap 705.2 KB DOCX

      This document provides a strategic direction highlighting the goals, objectives, implementation phases, key stakeholders, and sustainability plans for the training of trainers program.
    5. Day 1 Master deck 8.3 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day One of the I-LEAD Workshop
    6. Day 2 Master deck 70 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day Two of the I-LEAD workshop
    7. Day 2 Breakout session 1 - Technology 7.8 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day Two Breakout Session 1: Technology
    8. Day 2 Breakout session 2 - Governance 4.7 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day Two Breakout Session 2: Governance
    9. Day 2 Breakout session 3 - Workforce 4.1 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day Two Breakout Session 3: Workforce
    10. Day 3 Master deck 15.2 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day Three of the I-LEAD workshop
    11. Day 4 Master deck 5.9 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day Four of the I-LEAD workshop
    12. Day 5 Master deck 5.2 MB PPTX

      Master slide deck for Day Five of the I-LEAD workshop
    13. Facilitators' Guide 2.4 MB DOCX

      This document includes an introduction to learning theories including adult learning theory; pre-training preparation; training delivery; and post-training follow-up and reinforcement.
    14. I-LEAD Run of Show 1.2 MB DOCX

      Guide to facilitators for each day of the workshop including learning objectives, facilitation tips, and the resources needed for each day.
    15. Begin Here Document 458.4 KB DOCX
    16. I-LEAD Glossary of digital health terms 181.2 KB XLSX
    17. I-LEAD Roles and responsibilities 20.4 KB DOCX
    18. Day 4 Optional session - Artificial Intelligence 657.9 KB PPTX
    19. Day 4 Optional session - Biometrics and UID 87.3 KB PPTX
    20. Day 4 Optional session - Global Goods 1.6 MB PPTX
    21. Presentation: I-LEAD Information session 6.1 MB PPTX
    22. Presentation: Informatics-Savvy Health Organization (ISHO) Intro session 2.7 MB PPTX
    23. Presentation: I-LEAD Orientation session 1.2 MB PPTX
    24. Template: After Action Review 911.4 KB DOCX
    25. Template: Country Presentation part 1 1.2 MB PPTX
    26. Template: Country Presentation part 2 1.8 MB PPTX
    27. Template: End of Day Evaluation 413.7 KB DOCX
    28. Template: High-level agenda for external audiences 118.9 KB DOCX
    29. Template: I-LEAD invitation letter 452 KB DOCX
    30. Template: Logistics and travel preparation 365.1 KB PPTX
    31. Template: Meeting & event checklist 26.3 KB DOCX
    32. Template: Orientation webinar save the date 451.2 KB DOCX
    33. Template: Participant and facilitator bio form 450 KB DOCX
    34. Template: Pre- and post-test 411.4 KB DOCX
    35. Template: I-LEAD work plan 461.6 KB XLSX
    36. Template: Requirements for live interpretation 15.7 KB DOCX
    37. Template: Solicitating I-LEAD EOI 114 KB DOCX
    38. Template: Venue options 16.8 KB XLSX

  2. English

    1. Informatics Health Savvy-Organization (ISHO) assessment tool

      The ISHO tool can be found in the portfolio of the Digital Initiatives Group at the University of Washington. Please follow the above link to access the tool.