Strategic directions

In October 2011, the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean endorsed strategic directions for scaling up research for health in the Region. The Strategic directions are aligned with the WHO global strategy on research for health and are based on the premise that ‘research is not a luxury that is affordable only in times of plenty’ but a continuing necessity. They propose support for, and utilization of, research to improve health through the use of evidence, responding to the challenges in the Region.

The strategic directions are based on the principles of: impact, inclusiveness, quality, ethical action and accountability.

Related links

Technical paper: Strategic directions for scaling up research for health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2011 (EM/RC58/6) [pdf 161.42kb]

Technical paper: Bridging the gap between health researchers and policy-makers in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2008 (EM/RC55/4) [pdf 71kb]

Technical paper: Renewed health research for development in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2001 (EM/RC48/8) [pdf 1.19MB]

Report on the Strategic consultation for scaling up research for health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Cairo, Egypt 5–6 June 2011 [pdf 69.63kb]