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Evidence-Informed Policy

“Evidence-informed health policymaking is an approach to policy decisions that aims to ensure that decision making is well-informed by the best available research evidence” [1].

EVIPNet Global

The "Evidence-Informed Policy Network" (EVIPNet) is a WHO initiative, launched in 2005, that promotes the systematic use of health research evidence in policy formulation. At the global level, EVIPNet brings together experts and institutions from around the world to develop new approaches to put the knowledge produced into practice, determine the best strategies for knowledge implementation and offer support for training sessions at regional levels [2].

 

EVIPNet Global website

EVIPNet Regional

At a regional level, EVIPNet helps in connecting the members of these platforms, linking different regions or nations, promoting the exchange of experiences and lessons learned [2].

 

Regions:
AFRO  |  PAHO  | EURO  |  EMRO  |  SEARO

EVIPNet Brazil

EVIPNet Brazil is an initiative that originated in 2007, currently coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology (Decit) of the Secretary of Science, Technology and Strategic Inputs (SCTIE) of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, and its purpose is to establish a network to foster and support evidence-informed policy development in Brazil. The Health Evidence Centers are subsidiary initiatives of EVIPNet Brazil, whose objective is to promote knowledge management and disseminate scientific evidence produced by health research [4].

 

Portal EVIPNet Brazil

 

EVIPNet Meetings

The EVIPNet Brazil and EVIPNet Global Meetings will take place, respectively, from 9 to 11 and from 15 to 17 November 2021. They seek to bring together managers, policy makers, researchers, civil society representatives, specialists and representatives of institutions operating in the Evidence-Informed Policy. Both events aim to discuss innovative strategies and exchange experiences related to the institutionalization of the use of evidence in the formulation and implementation of policies, and the management of health services, against the backdrop of lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Latest events:

 

WHO Global Evidence-to-policy Summit 2021EVIPNet Global Meeting

 

EVIPNet Brazil Meeting

 

EIP Databases

References

[1] OXMAN, Andrew D. et al. SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 15: Engaging the public in evidence-informed policymaking. Health research policy and systems, v. 7, n. 1, p. 1-9, 2009. Available at https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1478-4505-7-S1-S15

[2] Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS). Evidence-Informed Policy Network EVIPNet Europe. For better decision making in health. Accessed in September 2021. Available at: https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/258554/EVIPNet-brochure-For-better-decision-making-in-health-Eng.pdf

[3] Organização mundial de Saúde (OMS). Evidence-Informed Policy Network EVIPNet Europe. For better decision making in health. Accessed in September 2021. Available at: https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/258554/EVIPNet-brochure-For-better-decision-making-in-health-Eng.pdf

[4] FEPECS - Fundação de Ensino e Pesquisa em Ciências da Saúde. Available at: http://www.fepecs.edu.br/index.php/perguntas-frequentes-da-instituicao/1355-escs-o-que-e-nev-ses-df

About the Window of knowledge

The Evidence-Informed Policy (EIP) Window of Knowledge was designed to inform and showcase EIP to health managers, policy makers, researchers, students and the civil society interested in the subject. The showcase intends to be a tool for the users, providing ready made searchs on the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database, along with links of materials and databases on the EIP methodology, aiding on the implementation and execution of this method. The dissemination of the EIP methodology is essential for policymaking and for decision-making in health.

 

The Window of knowledge is a resource of the Virtual Health Library (VHL) developed by BIREME that aims to provide visibility and access to the main documents and other information resources on a priority topic in health. The VHL Regional Portal makes available its collection of Knowledge Showcases. Among them, the Covid-19 Window of knowledge available in three languages, deserves special mention.

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Funding

This Window of knowledge is the result of Technical Cooperation between the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), to be carried out by its specialized center Latin American and Caribbean Center for Health Sciences Information (BIREME /PAHO/WHO), and the Department of Science, Technology, Innovation and Strategic Health Inputs of the Ministry of Health (SCTIE/MS), through the Department of Science and Technology (DECIT).

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