Learning evaluation of strengthening equity through applied research capacity building in eHealth (SEARCH) - final report

Five evaluation questions were formulated around the following topics: integration of social and gender analysis; implementation of knowledge translation strategies; the approach to research quality; cross-grant learning and networking; and implementation of central concepts – derived from the principles of the former IDRC Governance for Equity in Health Systems (GEHS) program, under which Strengthening Equity through Applied Research Capacity building (SEARCH) was funded. Recommendations and lessons learned are presented. A more narrowly defined research area may provide improved conditions for generating a critical level of results at the program level