Table 1.

Modified Pang et al. framework [11]

Components of the framework	Component definition and implementation actions
Stewardship	Define vision for national health research systems, research priorities and improve ethical standards • Supporting countries to develop their national research policies, strategies and plans • Improving research ethics training and oversight
Financing	Secure research funds and allocate them accountably • Provide research projects financing on priority health needs • Provide resource mobilization training downstream to implementing partners
Creating and sustaining resources	Build, strengthen and sustain human and physical capacity to conduct, absorb and utilise health research • Support individual and institutional capacity development through scholarships and training programs
Producing and using research	Produce, translate and communicate valid research to inform policy, strategies, practices and public opinion • Promoting research dissemination (journal and conferences) • National, regional and global advocacy for using evidence-based policies and practices • Supporting the development of research on the health systems
Partnerships*	Develop and improve partnerships to promote collaborative work to address common health issues • Improve partnership with institutions, ministries, technical and financial partners • Support the development of research networks

*Partnership was not included in the original Pang et al. framework