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Table 1 Key events in development and implementation of the Malawian Health Research Capacity Strengthening Initiative (HRCSI)

From: Implementing a national health research for development platform in a low-income country – a review of Malawi’s Health Research Capacity Strengthening Initiative

Year

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Events

Funders gauge interest and feasibility

Malawian Task Force consults and develops proposal

Initial proposal to funders

HRCSI starts incubation with Steering Group (funders) and initial project implementers (LATH UMOYO)

Amended version of HRCSI proposal funded and initiation of granting

NCST established HRCSI restructured, secretariat under NCST Board

Extra support and accountability mechanisms introduced for financial and project management; proactive media engagement initiated

National Health Research Agenda promulgated

HRCSI developed guidelines for grant schemes National meeting with presentations by grantees

Consolidation phase ends and external funding ceased

Grants awarded

    

 

 
  1. LATH UMOYO, Liverpool Associates in Tropical Health Malawian subsidiary; NCST, Malawi National Council of Science and Technology