Publications
Publications
- August 2001 (Revised April 2003)
- HBS Case Collection
International Trachoma Initiative
By: Diana Barrett, James E. Austin and Sheila McCarthy
Abstract
In an effort to combat trachoma, a major eye disease, the Clark Foundation entered into a partnership with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. After a successful pilot project, a joint initiative was established (the Trachoma initiative) that has as its goal to eradicate the disease by working with other partners in a range of countries.
Keywords
For-Profit Firms; Joint Ventures; Globalization; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Culture; Alliances; Partners and Partnerships; Non-Governmental Organizations; Health Industry
Citation
Barrett, Diana, James E. Austin, and Sheila McCarthy. "International Trachoma Initiative." Harvard Business School Case 302-009, August 2001. (Revised April 2003.)