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Strengthening national health research systems in Africa: lessons and insights from across the continent
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posted on 2021-02-25, 16:50 authored by Catherine M. Jones, Amos Ankotche, Emily Canner, Fatma Habboubi, Mamuye Hadis, Aaron Hedquist, Pamela Atieno Juma, Dineo Kebadiretse, Tiny Masupe, Rhona Mijumbi, Namuunda Mutombo, Ainia Anjatiana Rakotobe, Joëlle Sobngwi-Tambekou, Abel Welwean, Sr, Olivier Wouters, Clare Wenham, Justin ParkhurstDespite considerable progress in
knowledge production of health sciences by African researchers over the past
decade, significant investment in health sciences research (HSR) in Africa
remains low. This project investigated how HSR capacity in Africa can be
improved, recognising that strategies for strengthening HSR
in Africa require a broad knowledge base, informed by diverse experiences and
lessons from across the continent. This report provides detailed analyses on
the measurement of HSR and development of national health research systems
while showing systemic features that can lead to improvements at a country
level. The findings and recommendations underscore the importance of centring
HSR capacity strengthening and investment in Africa on national ownership of health
research systems.
This version corrects an error within the DOI included in the recommended citation format within Final Report. There are no changes to Appendix 1, within Appendix 2 an error within a table has been corrected.