Health Policy and Systems Research Capacities in Ethiopia and Ghana: Findings From a Self-Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health systems are complex. Policies targeted at health system development may be informed by health policy and systems research (HPSR). This study assesses HPSR capacity to generate evidence and inform policy in Ethiopia and Ghana.

Methods

We used a mixed-methods approach including a self-administered survey at selected HPSR institutes and in-depth interviews of policy makers.

Results

Both countries have limited capacity to generate HPSR evidence, especially in terms of mobilizing adequate funding and retaining a critical number of competent researchers who understand complex policy processes, have the skills to influence policy, and know policy makers' demands for evidence. Common challenges are limited government research funding, rigidity in executing

SUBMITTER: Tangcharoensathien V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9476481 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature