Many countries struggle to find the best way to help people manage their chronic diseases, therefore many patients receive suboptimal care, especially vulnerable groups in society.  In multi-country research, we can learn from best practices across the world, and develop solutions together. North learning from the south and vice versa. I will share with you the exciting and fun part of doing research across the globe, together with colleagues, patients, health workers and politicians. For better health, for better health care, for a better world.