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Research policy

Research policy involves the strengthening of health research systems. It aims to contribute to health system development and health improvement particularly in poorer countries by:

:: the dissemination and translation of valuable knowledge or research
:: the creation of ethical and evidence- based research policies, including norms and standards
:: the promotion, monitoring and implementation of high quality health research evidence


IN THE NEWS

The 51st ACHR Report to the Director-General is now available.
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WHO receives funds for children's medicines research with UNICEF.
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The Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials becomes a WHO Primary Registry.
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The 2008 Ministerial Forum in Bamako, Mali launches a Call to Action.
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LATEST PUBLICATIONS

Casebook on Ethical Issues in International Health Research

WHO’s role and responsibilities in health research: Draft WHO strategy on research for health

En route to international clinical trial transparency

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TECHNICAL PROGRAMMES

Strategy on research

Evidence to policy

Research ethics

Clinical trial registration

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PARTNERS AND RELATED PROGRAMMES

Global Forum for Health Research

Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases

Reproductive Health and Research

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Department of Research Policy and Cooperation works to strengthen the informational, scientific and ethical foundations of health research from setting priorities and formulating policies and guidelines to working with the various stakeholders and from developing interventions to implementing and evaluating programmes.
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RESEARCH POLICY IN THE REGIONS

:: The Americas

:: Africa

:: Western Pacific

:: South-East Asia

:: Eastern Mediterranean


MEDIA TOOLS

WHO strategy on research for health approved by the EB
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7 Expert Committee meetings held in 2008
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Director of PAHO opens the First Latin American Conference in Research and Innovation for Health
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China and India join WHO clinical trial registry platform
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New WHO online tool to improve clinical trial transparency
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CONTACT INFORMATION

:: Headquarters and regional staff

:: Reseach policy contact form