Table 1.

Planned and anticipated research methodology

Research phase	Methodology
Phase I—preparatory work: understanding the assistive technology context in Malawi	1. Literature review: assistive technology service delivery and policy review using academic and grey literature
	2. Data review: secondary data analysis of existing datasets (ie, Census, SINTEF dataset) and interviews
	3. Country capacity assessment: in collaboration with AT2030 and the Clinton Health Access Initiative
	4. EquiPP: review of existing policies for inclusive policy development processes
Phase II—policy development: identifying key change agents and contexts	5. EquiPP: inclusive policy development process
	6. Theory of change: development of theory of change for APL development
	7. Field analysis: force field analysis and Bourdesian analysis to understand political economy and power relationships
Phase III—systems development: engagement in collective leadership to achieve the SDGs	8. SDG matrix: linking ministries to SDG achievement and role of AT
	9. Network analysis: strength and nature of existing networks between key stakeholders in AT in Malawi
Phase IV—implementation and evaluation: delivering a policy or strategy in context	10. Systems coherence development: addressing gaps in existing network to strengthen coherence for GATE 10Ps
	11. Market shaping analysis: smart thinking matrix
	12. Piloting: implementation of strategy in key areas with review of process and outcomes
Phase V—knowledge exchange: applying knowledge to the global context	13. Policy framework: identification of key concepts for broader applicability to other contexts
	14. Systems implementation framework: specification of implementation system to be applied to other contexts

APL, Assistive Product List; AT, Assistive Technology; EquiPP, Equity and Inclusion in Policy Processes; GATE, Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology; SDG, Sustainable Development Goal.