Unlike other academic research organizations, CEGSS does not limit itself to publishing its research findings in scientific journals. For us, research and publication of findings are only one part of a comprehensive process that includes:
a) the transfer of knowledge generated by the research to the population groups that are directly affected by the research problems
b) the implementation of capacity building processes for community organizations so that they can use the evidence/knowledge generated in their own social mobilization processes; and c) the implementation of a series of training and capacity building activities for community organizations.
c) the implementation of strategic advocacy processes.
In addition to this, all of the topics CEGSS researches arise from the interest and demand of the community organizations with which CEGSS collaborates.
To learn about the CEGSS working model
Second Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (GSHSR), Beijing, China.
As a member of COPASAH, CEGSS actively participated in the recently concluded Second Global Symposium on Health Systems Research held in Beijing from October 31 to November 6, 2012. The Symposium brought together researchers, policy makers, funders, implementers, members of civil society, media representatives and other stakeholders to share new evidence, identify opportunities and gaps, and build understanding of health systems research (HSR). Walter Flores presented at the conference plenary, a summary of the work he is experiencing in Zimbabwe, India and Guatemala.