Understand the local context and accurately assess the existing research capacity |
Conduct an initial evaluation of the current background; Assess for available baseline resources; Evaluate feasibility of capacity building activities |
Fragmented research systems; Insufficient use of evidence; Inefficient administration and management |
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Use research evidence in practice and policy |
Work towards integrating evidence into regulatory, legislative, and policy frameworks; Establish platforms to support evidence uptake at all levels; Foster dialogue and engagement between researchers and users of research evidence |
Insufficient use of evidence; Limited practical experiences; Lack of research culture; Limited governance and regulatory capacity |
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Secure sufficient collaboration and network and establish strong partnership with funders |
Build local, national and international collaborative network by involving numerous hospitals and clinical centers; Develop collaborative communication; Advance experience-sharing processes; Procure long-term and joint funding |
Fragmented research systems; Insufficient networking; Insufficient funding; Limited practical experiences |
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Increase human resources factors including the supervision and mentorship, and the skills and experiences |
Foster and incentivize collaborations; Establish platforms for exchange of ideas and cross-fertilization; Create strong supervision and mentorship systems; Expand collaborative network to secure maximum human resources support; Enhance experience- and skill-sharing activities |
Fragmented research systems; Insufficient networking; Limited practical experiences; Limited human capacity with knowledge and skills; Lack of mentors and role models |
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Identify institutional leadership and environment evaluation |
Support research infrastructure; Align incentives or rewards with institutional goals and curricula with local and (inter)national needs; Foster co-op or experiential learning |
Fragmented research systems; Lack of research leaders; Low motivation; Inadequate material capacity |
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