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Table 3 Summary of findings

From: Integrating citizen engagement into evidence-informed health policy-making in eastern Europe and central Asia: scoping study and future research priorities

 

LMICs and NDSs

EE/CA

Willingness

 Policy-makers

Lack trust in citizenry. Dependent on political gain. Remains underfunded

Increasing, but largely dependent on political gain. Can be developed through financial incentives and deliberative mechanisms

 Citizens

Lack belief in impact of engagement. Requires broad remit, transparency and remuneration

Generally low, due to political distrust. Increases when tangible results become apparent, such as in local policy and service provision

Capacity

 Policy-makers

Requires funding and broader political commitment

Capacity is apparent, evidenced by existing participatory mechanisms

 Citizens

Requires support and capacity-building. Best suited to moral or ethical judgements

Low, but increasing across the region. Evidence of sufficient capacity if adequate support provided