FAQs

What is the role of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and The Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease (CEOi) in DAC?

The World Economic Forum and The Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease developed the initial concept for DAC, beginning in 2019. Today, both organizations have representation on DAC’s Board of Directors and maintain day-to-day management and engagement with its operations.

What are some guidelines for prospective grantees of DAC?

According to the DAC Statement of Coverage (“Indirect Costs”), DAC is committed to using its limited resources to most effectively and efficiently accomplish its mission to accelerate breakthroughs, develop and scale promising solutions, and equip every healthcare system to end Alzheimer’s disease. In this regard, the Corporation endeavors to structure its grants and other research funding programs in a way that makes sense from a financial and efficiency perspective for DAC, while balancing the needs of partner organizations by ensuring that partners have the necessary resources to deliver the desired results.

As such, indirect costs set forth in proposed budgets for a Healthcare System Preparedness Project that will be funded by DAC may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total Project budget. In addition, if a significant portion of grant funds awarded by DAC will be sub-granted to other organizations, DAC may limit the percentage of the budget attributable to Indirect Costs (below the maximum permissible amount) depending on the level of effort required to manage the sub-grants/contracts.

A full copy of DAC’s indirect cost policy can be provided upon request.

How will DAC proceed after its 5-year plan has ended?

DAC is currently focusing on executing its 5-year plan. Its continuation or activities after the 5-year period will be determined at a later date.

What are the similarities between DAC and organizations like Gavi and CEPI?

The unprecedented global response to infectious diseases offers lessons for the growing health crisis of Alzheimer’s. Most importantly, Gavi and CEPI show that a broad coalition of stakeholders – governments, healthcare professionals, international organizations, the private sector, scientific organizations, and the public – can mobilize quickly to address a looming public health catastrophe. This is the approach we have taken for Alzheimer’s through DAC.

How do I get involved with DAC?

Please send an email to inquiry@ davosalzheimerscollaborative.org to share your interest. We welcome your ideas and a brief description of your expertise.