Table 2.

Common problems, conducive factors and recommendations for HTA development in Asia [10].

Problems	Conducive Factors	Recommendations
Silo-based decision-making Low-quality decision-making criteria Strict control on research dissemination Respect for expert (senior) opinions or authorities is held in higher than evidence-based research	A high proportion of public investment and strategic purchasing mechanism Political will, leadership, and legislation A good health information infrastructure Local training on HTA-related disciplines Effective collaboration between HTA agencies/programs and local stakeholders Settings’ independence from external support or international aid	Human resource development Core team or HTA institutes Linking HTA to policy decision-making mechanisms HTA legislation International collaboration