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• Finding and Using Research Evidence to Inform Decision-making in Health Systems and Organizations

  There is a growing international focus on evidence-informed policymaking, and a corresponding demand from policymakers, stakeholders and researchers who want to find and use the best available research evidence. By enrolling in this course, participants will be well-positioned to meet these growing demands.

  Course objectives:

  1. to develop your knowledge about tools and resources available to help health- and social-system policymakers and stakeholders use research evidence
  2. to examine the attitudes that are supportive of using research evidence in health system decision-making
  3. to enhance your skills in acquiring, assessing, adapting and applying research evidence.
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• Setting Agendas and Developing Policies

  Policymaking can be a complex process with many factors influencing agenda setting, policy development and policy implementation. By enrolling in this course, participants will have a better understanding of when and how to intervene.

  Course objectives:

  1. to develop your knowledge about the frameworks and resources available to support health- and social-system policymakers and stakeholders in their efforts to set agendas and develop policies, and to influence agendas and policy development
  2. to examine the attitudes that are supportive of setting agendas and developing policies, and influencing agendas and policy development
  3. to enhance your skills in setting agendas and developing policies and influencing agendas and policy development.
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