Table 8 Actions needed to strengthen health research capacity
From: Status of national health research systems in ten countries of the WHO African Region
Actions needed at country level to stimulate health research capacity | Number of countries n= 10 |
|---|---|
Incentives for researchers and clear career development paths for researchers | 6 |
Establish networking with institutions & individual researchers | 1 |
Allow tax exemptions for research inputs | 1 |
Allocate regular budget for health research & establish local financing systems | 8 |
Establish legal framework (policy & legislation) for health research | 5 |
Clearly define structural and institutional arrangements for health research | 4 |
Establish alternative mechanisms of research dissemination | 1 |
Strengthen human health research capacity | 4 |
Increase awareness on the need for national health research agenda | 1 |
Equip research institutions | 2 |
Encourage utilization of research findings in decision-making | 1 |
Actions needed at international level to stimulate health research capacity | Â |
Strengthen health research collaboration and linkages | 5 |
Provide technical training opportunities | 4 |
Establish more access to donations and funding | 8 |
Establish consultative exchange visits and forums | 4 |
Promote networking and technical support | 4 |
Strengthen health research systems | 2 |
Help with health research equipment | 2 |
Nominate a research focal point at WHO country office | 1 |