We are working towards strengthening the capacity of RESYST members to produce high-quality and innovative health policy and systems research (HPSR); and the ability of health policymakers and managers to use research evidence in the formulation and implementation of policies.
Our capacity development activities will include:
Individual learning
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Support to researchers through mentoring and structured opportunities to share experiences and offer advice
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Development of a peer-review system and assistance in the development of research proposals
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Strengthening research skills through writing workshops, short training courses and support for applications to post-graduate study
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Strengthening health policy and systems research training programmes aimed at health policymakers and managers
Organisational development
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Facilitate the development of a “business model” that will account for the full cost of managing HPSR groups
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Support for HPSR group level planning and continuous professional development activities
Creating a community of practice in Health Policy and Systems Research
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Facilitate national and regional level engagement among the broader HPSR community, including knowledge synthesis workshops to bring communities together
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Support the development of RESYST members HPSR teaching programmes
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Engaging, as a Consortium, with international developments in the field
