American University of Beirut

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K2P Priority Setting

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​​​​K2P Center constantly identifies policy relevant priorities by engaging policymakers and stakeholders in different priority setting exercises

\ K2P has a set of 15 criteria for consideration when selecting priority topics:\ ​\

1. Is the topic important?\ \ 2. Has the topic already been recognized as a policy challenge?\ \ 3. Has the topic already been integrated in the policy cycle?\ \ 4. Is there public interest on the topic?\ \ 5. Is there sufficient local evidence?\ \ 6. Are viable options available to address the topic?\ \ 7. Is there an opportunity for change?\ \ 8. Is there important uncertainty about the topic and potential solutions?\ \ 9. Is relevant research evidence available?\ \ 10. Is there interest in informed deliberation about the problem and potential solutions?\ \ 11. Does the topic have a national and regional relevance?\ \ 12. Is the topic being researched by faculty members from the Faculty of Health Sciences and other faculties at the American University of Beirut?

​\ 13. Is it feasible for the center to track outputs, outcomes and impacts of the use of evidence into policy?\ \ 14. Are you aiming for long term or short term wins?\ \ 15. Is the topic clear and well defined?​

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