Table 5. What was evaluated in the training components.

Training components	What was evaluated in each training component
1. Training workshop	1. A pre- and post-training test comprising:
	• Questions that captured self-reported perceptions on the level of knowledge and skills acquired
	• Multiple-choice questions that test knowledge on issues covered to enable objective assessment
	2. For the element on preparing effective policy presentations, assessment was also done using a checklist (S2 Appendix). This checklist was used by the trainers during working group practice sessions, and during the last-day session where participants presented their final policy presentations.
2. Mentorship
2.1 Writing policy briefs	1.Review of policy brief drafts by working group leaders and provision of feedback covering: elements of a policy brief, content under each element of the policy brief, and the language (clear, free of jargon, and concise).
	2.Levels of completion of policy briefs–how many participants completed their policy briefs?
2.2 Webinar series	1. Number of participants who attended each webinar.