INDEPTH COHRED-HRWeb

INDEPTH COHRED-HRWeb: The project is an initiative of the Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED) in collaboration with NEPAD and the African Union. The aim is to partner with national systems and research institutions to create a platform that will provide technical and strategic support for health research and ultimately promote socio-economic development, health, science, and technology across Africa.

As a partner in the Health Research Web, INDEPTH seeks to enhance its ability to keep abreast with health information. The following expertise is provided to countries and health institutions through the platform:

  1. Technical support in strengthening research governance and management structures.
  2. Support in building political commitment for research for health.
  3. Development of national research information systems.
  4. Learning and networking opportunities with partners across the continent.
  5. Advice and support to achieve long-term system strengthening.

When the platform is in full operation the following results are expected:

  • Structures in place in several African countries for the effective governance and management of research for health.
  • Creation of an African platform for the exchange of expertise on management of research and health research – at the national, regional and continental levels.
  • Strengthening of African centres of excellence to support research for health governance and management across the continent.
  • A package of practical tools, methods and experiences that countries and research institutions can use to optimise their governance and management of research as a strategy to improve health, equity and development.