Table 5 Actions at local and international levels to reinforce creation and sustenance of R4H resources
From: National health research systems in the WHO African Region: current status and the way forward
Interventions by African governments | Number of countries |
|---|---|
Strengthen master’s and PhD level research human resource levels through retention and motivation approaches and enhancing competencies and other capacities. For example, provide bursaries especially at postgraduate level or for young researchers, draw up career development paths for research staff (including financial management) and give priority to researchers and research teachers | 34 |
Establish a national health research institute or council | 7 |
Build or strengthen research infrastructure, such as offices and laboratories, and provide equipment, reagents and programme vehicles | 6 |
Establish/activate a national health research programme, unit or department | 9 |
Ensure official confirmation of the national focal point for health research | 2 |
Actions at the international level | Number of countries |
Support strengthening of human resources for health research capacity through training and retention initiatives such as exchange programmes and scholarships for postgraduate and specialized training | 18 |
Provide technical support for the establishment of the R4H programme | 2 |
Create international research observatories for the compilation and analysis of data at the international scale | 1 |
Provide technical support for the establishment of a national health research institute | 1 |