What is the Global Research Agenda?

The Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation (KT) and Evidence-informed Policy-making (EIP) is an initiative led by WHO to identify and define research priorities in the fields of KT and EIP and establish a comprehensive research agenda for these areas. The agenda is being developed by experts in research on research use and interest-holders from all WHO regions through a consultative process. The work of identifying and defining research priorities centers on improving efficiencies and synergies in KT research, understanding successful evidence use in policy-making, directing funding to identified priority areas, raising awareness about KT research and evidence use, and enhancing collaboration across the evidence ecosystem. The ultimate goal is to deliver a consensus-based Global Research Agenda that will drive actionable and impactful research on KT and strengthen links between research and policy.