Role of evidence in maternal health policy processes in Vietnam, India and China: findings from HEPVIC project
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2013Author
Mirzoev, Tolib
Green, Andrew
Gerein, Nancy
Pearson, Stephen
Bird, Philippa
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This paper explores the role of evidence in maternal health policy processes in Vietnam, India and China. Both formal and informal types of evidence were used; and differences were found between the stages of policy processes. Evidence used mostly covered easily quantifiable issues and clearly identifiable technical solutions. Different policy actors were involved; actors' evidence preferences were affected by their power, agendas, values and perceived characteristics of robust evidence. To enhance evidence role there is a need to: develop culture of evidence-informed policies; value different evidence types; ensure evidence use throughout policy processes; recognise and manage actors' agendas; and develop context-specific strategies.
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