EVIPNet: Evidence-informed Policy Network

EVIPNet: Evidence-informed Policy Network

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A global network for evidence-informed health policy-making

The Evidence-informed Policy Network (EVIPNet) is a global initiative embracing cutting-edge approaches to knowledge translation for better health policy-making. ​

EVIPNet supports countries in leveraging the best available, actionable evidence to deliver high-quality and effective healthcare policies and sustainably strengthen national health systems. ​

External resources

SUPPORT Tool 

Developed by the SUPporting POlicy relevant Reviews and Trials (SUPPORT), this tool provides questions to help decision-makers implement evidence-based policy in practice. English, Spanish, French and Portuguese versions of the tools available here.

Health Systems Evidence Database 

Health Systems Evidence is a continuously updated repository of syntheses of research evidence about governance, financial and delivery arrangements within health systems, and about implementation strategies that can support change in health systems. 

SURE Guides for Preparing and Using Evidence 

These guides are intended for those responsible for preparing and supporting the use of policy briefs and ensuring that decisions about health systems are well-informed by research evidence. Examples used are taken from policy briefs and address important problems in African countries.

Publications

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Evidence, policy, impact: WHO guide for evidence-informed decision-making
Evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) entails identifying, appraising, and mobilizing the best available evidence for safe and effective health policy...
Supporting the routine use of evidence during the policy-making process: a WHO checklist

This WHO checklist is for any organization or person supporting the routine use of evidence in the process of policy-making. Evidence-informed policy-making...

Implementing citizen engagement within evidence-informed policy-making: an overview of purpose and methods

This overview provides a fundamental understanding of citizen engagement (CE) and its relevance to the evidence-informed policy (EIP) work of the World...

Evidence as a
catalyst for policy
and societal
change: towards
more equitable,
resilient and
sustainable global
health

From 15 to 17 November 2021, the WHO Global Evidence-to-Policy (E2P) Summit – organized by WHO at global, regional and country levels – convened...

Contact

World Health Organization Evidence Informed Policy Network
20, Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland

Email: [email protected]