In developing their research and evaluation agenda, the GRA partnership has adopted a number of guiding principles and features: - Research will be carried out in developing countries and thus needs to be relevant and applicable for the host country, as well as of global importance.
- Research will often involve North-South or South-South collaboration and will include institutional and individual capacity building for health research and policy.
- Studies performed will be scientifically sound and representative of the developing world to provide the best evidence for formulation of policy and programs. Since conditions in the developing world are diverse, the GRA Partnership often proposes conducting these studies in more than one geographic area.
- Studies will comply with current international ethical standards.
- Results will be published and made available in various forms to reach both scientific and programmatic stakeholders.
- The GRA Partnership will facilitate the availability and adoption of new technologies or interventions by health programs.
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