# 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**

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**K2P has a set of 15 criteria for consideration when selecting priority topics:**\
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1. Is the topic important?\
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2. Has the topic already been recognized as a policy challenge?\
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3. Has the topic already been integrated in the policy cycle?\
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4. Is there public interest on the topic?\
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5. Is there sufficient local evidence?\
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6. Are viable options available to address the topic?\
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7. Is there an opportunity for change?\
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8. Is there important uncertainty about the topic and potential solutions?\
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9. Is relevant research evidence available?\
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10. Is there interest in informed deliberation about the problem and potential solutions?\
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11. Does the topic have a national and regional relevance?\
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12. Is the topic being researched by faculty members from the Faculty of Health Sciences and other faculties at the American University of Beirut?

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

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