title: Setting the research agenda in a resource-limited setting--viewpoint.
abstract: The phenomenon of disproportionately large allocations of global health research resources to relatively limited components of the global health burden is widely acknowledged. Factors contributing to this are explored. The development of a national or regional research agenda is a critical step toward attempting to redress this imbalance. Key areas to be considered are a broad vision, dialogue, and commitment from those stakeholders comprising the "health research triangle": national policy makers and decision makers, key personnel in both health research and health care, and community representatives. The interdependent roles of human, material, and community resources are further examined.
authors: *Department of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Harare, Zimbabwe; and †Department of Haematology and Oncology, Moi University School of Medicine, Eldoret, Kenya.
authors: Margaret Z
authors: MZ
authors: Borok
authors: Naftali
authors: N
authors: Busakhala
authors: Tariro
authors: T
authors: Makadzange
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Hakim
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D014943:Global Health; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006295:Health Resources; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health; D040841:Resource Allocation