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CoP4HPSR

Caribbean Community of Practice
for Health Policy and Systems Research
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ABOUT

THE COMMUNITY

The Caribbean Community of Practice for Health Policy and Systems Research (CoP4HPSR) is a network of researchers, health professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in CARICOM, who are committed to building Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) capacity in the Caribbean.

BACKGROUND

Since the inception of Health System Global (HSG)Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, it was observed that there is need for greater production and use HPSR to inform Caribbean health decision-making.

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The University of the West Indies' Caribbean Centre for Health Systems Research and Development (CCHSRD) was established in 2018 to pursue a program of work in HPSR to address pressing policy and system issues. The CCHSRD has four core functions: i) execution of HPSR; ii) knowledge translation activities; iii) citizen engagement; and iv) health human resource training and development. 

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CoP4HPSR is a vehicle to support CCHSRD’S work program, especially related to HPSR production and use.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of CoP4HPSR are to:

  • Build HPSR capacity in the Caribbean region;

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  • Share knowledge about health system issues and HPSR;

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  • Strengthen relationships among peers through information sharing and support;

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  • Connect researchers from different disciplines (to promote greater interdisciplinary research about the health system); and

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  • Provide an open and free environment for collaboration between health decisionmakers and HPSR researchers.

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Join the Community

JOIN

THE COMMUNITY

Are you a Researcher, Policymaker, Health Manager / Administrator, Practitioner or Stakeholder from a CARICOM Member State?

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Do you have an interest in Health Policy and Systems Research activities?

Become a member!

You will receive and engage in sharing:

Training Opportunities

e.g. webinars, courses, seminars,

conferences (virtual and in-person)

Calls for Proposals / Abstracts

including regional and international conferences, funding/grant opportunities

and publications

Joint Research Projects

opportunities to collaborate on research to address HPS issues in the region

Upcoming Events

e.g. conferences, research days, meetings, consultations

Technical Content

e.g. reports, research articles, policy briefs etc. relevant to the health system in the Caribbean and HPSR practice

Job Opportunities

regional vacancies in the

field of HPSR

HPSR Discssions

regional engagement on relevant HPSR issues and developments

Live Q&A

questions about the health system, health policies, or HPSR

Membership is FREE!

MEMBERS' PORTAL

Members' Portal

Welcome!

If you are already a Member of CoP4HPSR,

use your credentials to log in here:

Not Yet a Member?

If you meet the Membership Criteria and would like to join CoP4HPSR, sign up here:

Contact

CONTACT US

CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR HEALTH POLICY AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH

Caribbean Centre for Health Systems Research and Development

2nd Floor, Sir George Alleyne Building

University of the West Indies

25A Warner Street, St Augustine

Trinidad and Tobago

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cop.hpsr@sta.uwi.edu

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