The Secretariat of the Network for Sustained Elimination of Iodine Deficiency (the Network) is a supporting unit of the Network and the point of contact with the Network.

The Secretariat carries out a number of core activities, undertaking tasks decided by the Network Board, or based on its own initiative as outlined in the agreed Secretariat work plan.

The delivery of services and programs of the Network are directed through the member organizations. The Network Secretariat coordinates and informs the actions of members to make their individual actions more effective and mutually supportive. All decisions on actions by the Network are by consensus of its members.

The financial support of the Secretariat comes from contributions of the following Member organizations: UNICEF, Micronutrient Initiative, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), World Food Programme, Salt Institute, and EU Salt.

Contacting the Network

Requests for information or assistance should be addressed to the Secretariat:

Network for Sustained Elimination of Iodine Deficiency

180 Elgin Street, Suite 1000, Ottawa, ON Canada K2P 2K3

Telephone: +1 (613) 782-6812

Fax: +1 (613) 782-6838

E-mail: info@iodinenetwork.net