Vision & Mission – ICARS

Vision, Mission & Principles

ICARS supports the generation, evaluation and use of evidence to develop and implement cost-effective, context-specific solutions to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Vision

We envisage a world where drug-resistant infections no longer pose a threat to the health of humans and animals, the environment, global food security and economic prosperity.

Mission

To partner with low- and middle-income countries’ ministries and research institutions to co-develop and test cost-effective, context-specific AMR solutions with potential for scale-up across the One Health spectrum, building on National Action Plans, and informed by intervention and implementation research.

Reducing the import of AMR into Benin through day-old chicks and hatching eggs

ICARS’ five core principles

1

Country ownership

We support country-led efforts by engaging with local knowledge and ensuring that AMR priorities are identified and driven by national teams. This co-development process builds on existing structures and feeds into National Action Plans.

2

One Health

Recognising that drug-resistant infections affect people, animals, and the environment, we take a One Health approach that connects sectors and encourages cross-cutting collaboration and investment.

3

Partnership

We work with national, regional and international partners to advance a cross-disciplinary, inclusive research approach. Our aim is to complement, rather than duplicate, existing AMR efforts across public, private and philanthropic sectors.

4

Solution-focused

We move beyond one-size-fits-all responses by developing practical, context-specific solutions. Our approach balances short-term action with long-term vision, identifying both barriers and enablers to successful implementation and scale-up.

5

Sustainability

We focus on cost-effective, locally viable solutions that promote lasting change. By building the capacity of local teams, we aim to support expansion, scale-up and alignment with broader national and international AMR initiatives.

Join our mission

We invite countries, foundations and partners to join us, whether as Funding or Mission Partners, in a global effort to create sustainable AMR solutions in LMICs.

Feel free to contact our team for more information.

Implementing Good Pharmacy Practices to improve appropriate management and dispensing of antimicrobials in private pharmacies in Lao PDR