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Table 6 Actions recommended by respondents for national and international levels to increase production and use of R4H

From: National health research systems in the WHO African Region: current status and the way forward

Country actions

No. of countries

Develop a research communication and translation platform (guidance notes) to facilitate the use of research findings for policy (decision making), practice and product development

16

Establish a research database to serve as a platform for information sharing amongst all stakeholders to avoid duplication of research

2

Involve policymakers, partners, the private sector and diaspora community in health research

2

Create individual and institutional awards for research

1

Develop tools for collecting data from programmes

1

Establish a national health research management forum to facilitate dialogue on and discussion of research

1

International community actions

Number of countries

Facilitate science publishing, communication and knowledge translation including sharing of best practices

7

Invite health research staff to regional and international conferences

6

Advocate with the Ministry of Health for the establishment of a national health research forum to facilitate sharing of research findings

6

Support free access to health research journals through initiatives such as HINARI

1

Support government and health research institutions to link research findings to industry

1