Table 2 Virtual versus grassroots realities – key points
From: Exploring health systems research and its influence on policy processes in low income countries
1. Marked difference between theory and practice in health systems operation |
2. Informal mechanisms are parallel to formal processes, and are not well understood |
3. Analysis of opinion leader functioning is critical |
4. Donor agencies influence health systems development, often to the exclusion of other stakeholders but may be non-inclusive |