HIFA-EVIPNet-Français
A global email discussion forum to support Evidence-Informed Policy Making for All
Who manages and coordinates HIFA-EVIPNet-French?
HIFA-EVIPNet-French is a collaboration of two programmes:
• HIFA (Health Information For All) is a programme administered by the Global Healthcare Information Network, a UK-based non-profit organisation.
• EVIPNet (Evidence-Informed Policy Network) is a programme launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ministries of health in several African, Asian and American countries to promote the use of scientific evidence in health policy formulation: www.who.int/rpc/evipnet and www.evipnet.org (EVIPNet Portal)
Why do we need a global forum about evidence-informed policy making?
Evidence-informed policy making is vital to facilitate the use of research evidence and influence decision making to improve the health of populations and individuals.
HIFA-EVIPNet-French brings together policymakers, researchers, health professionals and citizens worldwide to explore the information needs of policymakers and how these needs can be addressed more effectively, thereby improving the policymaking process and its impact on public health. HIFA-EVIPNet-French will focus on French-speaking African countries.
What are the benefits of participation?
• share lessons learned in knowledge translation for policymaking
• raise awareness about your work and your research
• learn from others about new tools, methodologies, experiences, and practices
• consult with others to help meet your policymaking challenges.
What are the expected outputs?
Increase awareness and sharing (lessons learned, practices) about evidence informed policy making through :
• HIFA-EVIPNet-French community: A dynamic network of policymakers, researchers, health professionals and citizens worldwide. The network uses a proven facilitation approach called Reader Focused Moderation to ensure maximum value for all members.
• HIFA-EVIPNet-French knowledge base: A unique resource that harnesses the experience of the HIFA-EVIPNet community for use by all.
• HIFA-EVIPNet-French advocacy programme: Promoting commitment to evidence-based policymaking worldwide.
HIFA-EVIPNet-French is part of HIFA Global Networks.
To join, please email your name, job title, organisation, country of residence, and brief description of professional interests to:
hifa-evipnet-fr-admin@dgroups.org
