The Global Forum for Health Research
The Global Forum for Health Research provides evidence, tools and discussion forums for decision-makers in research funding and policy to improve the health of poor populations through research for health
Vision
A
world in which the potential of research and innovation is fully utilized to address the health problems of the poor.
Mission
To play a leadership role in catalysing global research applied to the health problems of the poor, through
1. engaging current and future high-level decision-makers from high-, middle- and low-income countries;
2. brokering coherence and partnerships between global players in research and innovation;
3. promoting relevant research on health and health equity;
4. advocating increased resources for relevant research and innovation by all sectors;
5. encouraging the use of evidence in policy- and decision-making;
6. stimulating the dissemination of research findings in ways that will enable their utilization.
Principles
Health as a right
Equity as a principle
Research as an indispensable tool
Ethical guidelines for working with the private sector
