Table 1 Modified Pang et al. framework [11]
Components of the framework | Component definition and implementation actions |
|---|---|
Stewardship | Define vision for national health research systems, research priorities and improve ethical standards • Supporting countries to develop their national research policies, strategies and plans • Improving research ethics training and oversight |
Financing | Secure research funds and allocate them accountably • Provide research projects financing on priority health needs • Provide resource mobilization training downstream to implementing partners |
Creating and sustaining resources | Build, strengthen and sustain human and physical capacity to conduct, absorb and utilise health research • Support individual and institutional capacity development through scholarships and training programs |
Producing and using research | Produce, translate and communicate valid research to inform policy, strategies, practices and public opinion • Promoting research dissemination (journal and conferences) • National, regional and global advocacy for using evidence-based policies and practices • Supporting the development of research on the health systems |
Partnerships* | Develop and improve partnerships to promote collaborative work to address common health issues • Improve partnership with institutions, ministries, technical and financial partners • Support the development of research networks |