Future programs could include training on instituting policy changes and involvement of at least two representatives from each institution for increased faculty champion support.
However, respondents also quickly noted that, for the most part, this option was largely out of their control and required policy action and involvement of Canada's foreign affairs department, its donor agencies and other multilateral institutions.
Accordingly, for both implementation and monitoring along with the development of capacity at all levels, appropriate institutional arrangements are required, including partnerships for policy formulation and involvement of grassroots level organizations.
The ability of some actor groups (e.g. academics and WHO) to generate evidence or provide technical advice may explain their level of influence on policy process and involvement in developing the OHP in Nigeria.
In order to respond to the problem of under-representation and reverse this phenomenon, it is important to have a holistic policy and actual involvement of all interested bodies, both on the national and European level, aiming at guaranteeing female scientist employment and striking a balance in participation of both genders in scientific jobs and finance communication networks among women.
Proposals to close hospitals are among the most politicised decisions in health-care, sitting at the intersection of three major contemporary trends; disinvestment, evidence-based policy, and public involvement.
Along with such international policy developments and involvements, research into carbon balancing pertaining to HWPs and consideration of relevant climate change mitigation strategies are increasingly growing [3].
Another study by El-Jardali et al. [ 19] surveyed researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders from Mediterranean countries about their views on the health policy making process and involvement in KTE activities.
However, any effort in this direction must be backed by greater professional engagement, appropriate national policies and strong involvement of WHO regional offices in developing countries.
It has highlighted the potential for policy champions, international networks and involvement of researchers in policy development to aid translation of research into policy.
