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Research Capacity Strengthening

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Research Capacity Strengthening

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Research capacity strengthening is the process of exchanging skills, knowledge, expertise, tools, and processes or systems to improve and expand abilities, competencies, and approaches needed to effectively build, share, and use evidence and knowledge to understand, respond to, and prevent violence against women and violence against children. Learn more about this topic by reading the resources provided on this page.

Jack, H. E., Giusto, A., Rose, A. L., Mwamuka, R., Brown, I., Bere, T., Verhey, R., Wainberg, M., Myers, B., Kohrt, B., Wingood, G., DiClemente, R., & Magidson, J. F. (2024). Mutual capacity building model for adaptation (MCB-MA): a seven-step procedure bidirectional learning and support during intervention adaptation. Global Health Research and Policy, 9(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-024-00369-8
Hawcroft, C., Rossi, E., Tilouche, N., d’Oliveira, A. F., & Bacchus, L. J. (2023). Engaging early career researchers in a global health research capacity-strengthening programme: a qualitative study. Health Research Policy and Systems, 21(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00949-5
Perier, C., Nasinghe, E., Charles, I., Ssetaba, L. J., Ahyong, V., Bangs, D., Beatty, P. R., Czudnochowski, N., Diallo, A., Dugan, E., Fabius, J. M., Fong Baker, H., Gardner, J., Isaacs, S., Joanah, B., Kalantar, K., Kateete, D., Knight, M., Krasilnikov, M., … Schaletzky, J. (2022). Workshop-based learning and networking: a scalable model for research capacity strengthening in low- and middle-income countries. Global Health Action, 15(1), 2062175. https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2022.2062175
Mirzoev, T., Topp, S. M., Afifi, R. A., Fadlallah, R., Obi, F. A., & Gilson, L. (2022). Conceptual framework for systemic capacity strengthening for health policy and systems research. BMJ Global Health, 7(8), e009764. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009764
Aiyenigba, A., Abomo, P., Wiltgen Georgi, N., Bates, I., & Pulford, J. (2022). Enabling research capacity strengthening within a consortium context: a qualitative study. BMJ Global Health, 7(6), e008763. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2022-008763
Keynejad, R. C., Bentley, A., Bhatia, U., Nalwadda, O., Mekonnen, F. D., Ali, P. A., & McGarry, J. (2021). Research, education and capacity building priorities for violence, abuse and mental health in low- and middle-income countries: an international qualitative survey. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-021-02061-5
Adanu, R., Bahamondes, L., Brizuela, V., Gitau, E., Kouanda, S., Lumbiganon, P., Nguyen, T. T. H., Saleem, S., Thorson, A., & Torpey, K. (2020). Strengthening research capacity through regional partners: the HRP Alliance at the World Health Organization. Reproductive Health, 17(1), 131. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-020-00965-0
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Izugbara, C. O., Kabiru, C. W., Amendah, D., Dimbuene, Z. T., Donfouet, H. P. P., Atake, E.-H., Ingabire, M.-G., Maluka, S., Mumah, J. N., Mwau, M., Ndinya, M., Ngure, K., Sidze, E. M., Sossa, C., Soura, A., & Ezeh, A. C. (2017). “It takes more than a fellowship program”: reflections on capacity strengthening for health systems research in sub-Saharan Africa. BMC Health Services Research, 17(Suppl 2), 696. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-017-2638-9
Dartnall, E., & Gevers, A. (2017). Harnessing the power of South-South partnerships to build capacity for the prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence. African Safety Promotion Journal, 15(1). http://www.svri.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2017-06-26/Harnessing%20the%20power%20of%20South_Dartnall%20et%20al_0.pdf
Kabra, R., Castillo, M., Melián, M., Ali, M., Say, L., & Gulmezoglu, A. M. (2017). Research capacity strengthening for sexual and reproductive health: a case study from Latin America. Reproductive Health, 14(1), 35. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-016-0222-0
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Gevers, A., & Namy, S. (2016). SVRI Forum 2015 pre-conference workshop reflections: Building and sustaining fruitful partnerships between activists and researchers. https://www.svri.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2016-04-08/BuildingFruitfulPartnerships%20SVRI%20Forum%202015%20pre-conference%20workshop.pdf
Mugabo, L., Rouleau, D., Odhiambo, J., Nisingizwe, M. P., Amoroso, C., Barebwanuwe, P., Warugaba, C., Habumugisha, L., & Hedt-Gauthier, B. L. (2015). Approaches and impact of non-academic research capacity strengthening training models in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. Health Research Policy and Systems, 13, 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-015-0017-8
Dartnall, E., & Gevers, A. (2015). Briefing Paper: Building capacity for SIPV primary prevention research and intervention development in Sub-Saharan Africa - Lessons learned. SVRI. https://www.svri.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2016-04-13/LessonsLearnedBuildingResearchCapacity.pdf
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Dartnall, E., & Gevers, A. (2015). Building capacity for SIPV primary prevention research and intervention development in Sub-Saharan Africa - Lessons Learned [Briefing paper]. SVRI. http://svri.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2015-12-02/Building%20capacity%20for%20SIPV%20primary%20prevention%20research%20and%20intervention%20development%20in%20Sub-Saharan%20Africa%20-%20Lessons%20Learned.pdf
Ndebele, P., Wassenaar, D., Benatar, S., Fleischer, T., Kruger, M., Adebamowo, C., Kass, N., Hyder, A. A., & Meslin, E. M. (2014). Research ethics capacity building in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of NIH Fogarty-funded programs 2000–2012. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics: JERHRE, 9(2), 24–40. https://doi.org/10.1525/jer.2014.9.2.24
Bates, I., Boyd, A., Smith, H., & Cole, D. C. (2014). A practical and systematic approach to organisational capacity strengthening for research in the health sector in Africa. Health Research Policy and Systems, 12, 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/1478-4505-12-11
Chu, K. M., Jayaraman, S., Kyamanywa, P., & Ntakiyiruta, G. (2014). Building research capacity in Africa: equity and global health collaborations. PLoS Medicine, 11(3), e1001612. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001612
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