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Indicators for tracking programmes to strengthen health research capacity in lower- and middle-income countries: a qualitative synthesis

Medicine and Health

Indicators for tracking programmes to strengthen health research capacity in lower- and middle-income countries: a qualitative synthesis

D. C. Cole, A. Boyd, et al.

This study explores the evaluation indicators for health research capacity strengthening programs in low- and middle-income countries. Conducted by Donald C Cole, Alan Boyd, Garry Aslanyan, and Imelda Bates, it uncovers critical variability in evaluation designs and highlights the need for enhanced measurement and integration of indicators to bolster the effectiveness of health RCS programs.

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Abstract
This qualitative synthesis investigates the indicators used to evaluate health research capacity strengthening (health RCS) programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Twelve evaluations were analyzed, revealing significant variability in evaluation design and indicator quality. While individual-level indicators tended to be more quantitative and comparable, institutional and national/international level indicators lacked consistency. The study highlights the need for improved indicator measurement, stronger evaluation designs, and better integration of indicators within theories of change to provide more robust evidence of health RCS program effectiveness.
Publisher
Health Research Policy and Systems
Published On
Apr 12, 2014
Authors
Donald C Cole, Alan Boyd, Garry Aslanyan, Imelda Bates
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1478-4505-12-17
Tags
health research
capacity strengthening
evaluation design
low-income countries
indicators

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