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Governance and Stewardship of African National Health Research Systems
Technical Paper 1, English
23 Jun 2008
Source: Algiers 2008
This report was drafted by Dr Erica Gadsby, Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, University of Leeds. WHO Country Office focal persons for Information, Research and Knowledge Management are also acknowledged for their contribution in coordinating the surveys in countries. Their counterparts in Ministries of Health are also acknowledged. These surveys would not have been possible without the active participation of the head of health research institutions and their department heads who have given their time and effort to fill out and send back the completed modules and questionnaires. Dr Gadsby acknowledges the technical assistance and helpful comments of her colleague, Dr Steve Pearson.
The financial assistance of The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is gratefully acknowledged.
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