Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research

Research capacity strengthening (RCS) can empower individuals, institutions, networks, or countries to define and prioritize problems systematically; develop and scientifically evaluate appropriate solutions; and reinforce or improve capacities to translate knowledge into policy and practice. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Anne M. Khisa, Hesborn Wao, Vanessa Brizuela, Rachidatou Compaoré, Adama Baguiya, Alejandra López Gómez, Mercedes Bonet, Seni Kouanda, Anna Thorson, Evelyn Gitau
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2024.2338634
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author Anne M. Khisa
Hesborn Wao
Vanessa Brizuela
Rachidatou Compaoré
Adama Baguiya
Alejandra López Gómez
Mercedes Bonet
Seni Kouanda
Anna Thorson
Evelyn Gitau
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Vanessa Brizuela
Rachidatou Compaoré
Adama Baguiya
Alejandra López Gómez
Mercedes Bonet
Seni Kouanda
Anna Thorson
Evelyn Gitau
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description Research capacity strengthening (RCS) can empower individuals, institutions, networks, or countries to define and prioritize problems systematically; develop and scientifically evaluate appropriate solutions; and reinforce or improve capacities to translate knowledge into policy and practice. However, how to embed RCS into multi-country studies focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is largely undocumented. We used findings from a qualitative study, from a review of the literature, and from a validation exercise from a panel of experts from research institutions that work on SRHR RCS. We provide a framework for embedded RCS; suggest a set of seven concrete actions that research project planners, designers, implementers, and funders can utilise to guide embedded RCS activities in low- and middle-income countries; and present a practical checklist for planning and assessing embedded RCS in research projects.
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spellingShingle Anne M. Khisa
Hesborn Wao
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Anna Thorson
Evelyn Gitau
Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research
Global Health Action
equity
global health
capacity building
lmic
sexual and reproductive health
title Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research
title_full Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research
title_fullStr Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research
title_full_unstemmed Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research
title_short Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research
title_sort embedding research capacity strengthening in multi country studies in low and middle income countries learnings from sexual and reproductive health research
topic equity
global health
capacity building
lmic
sexual and reproductive health
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2024.2338634
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