Supporting the Use of Research Evidence (SURE)
for policy in African health systems

SURE is a collaborative project that builds on and supports the Evidence-Informed Policy Network (EVIPNet) in Africa and the
Region of East Africa Community Health (REACH) Policy Initiative
Website: http://www.evipnet.org/local/SURE%20Website/Videosaudios.htm

These educational video and audio documentaries let people describe in their own words how the SURE project, a collaboration of EVIPNet Africa and REACH, is working to improve health systems in Africa by making better use of research evidence to inform decisions. The audience can hear this and see the context in which people are working.
The documentaries can be downloaded and used in meetings or broadcasts to introduce concepts, raise awareness and generate discussion about evidence-informed health policymaking. They are targeted at a broad audience, including policymakers, researchers, stakeholders and the general public.
To download the video or audio files right click on the link and select "Save Target As..." from the pop-up menu that appears.

Guides for preparing & using policy briefs
The SURE guides provide guidelines and resources for preparing and using policy briefs
http://www.evipnet.org/local/SURE%20Website/guides.htm

Draft guides in English and French can be downloaded by clicking on the title of each guide.  
Background
1. What is a policy brief? - NOT AVAILABLE
2. Setting priorities for policy briefs
Preparing policy briefs
3. Clarifying the problem
4. Deciding on and describing options to address the problem
4. Détermination et description des options en vue de la résolution des problèmes
5. Identifying and addressing barriers to implementing the options
5. Identification et élimination des obstacles à la mise en œuvre de l’option
6. Clarifying uncertainties, and needs and priorities for monitoring and evaluation - NOT AVAILABLE 
Using policy briefs/

7. Organising and running policy dialogues
7. Organisation et tenue des réunions de concertation
8. Informing and engaging stakeholders
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SURE: The project involves teams of researchers and policymakers in 11 African countries and is supported by research teams in four European countries and Canada.
SURE  Funded by the European Commission’s 7th Framework Programme (Grant agreement no 222881).
SURE will contribute to strengthening, supporting and evaluating EVIPNet in Africa
(in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Zambia) and the  REACH Policy Initiative (in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya and Burundi).