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ArticleHealth research policy and systems2026

Co-development of a research-to-policy framework for Indonesia's health policy-making: a multiperspective approach.

Ahmad Fuady, Nico Gamalliel, Deandra Ardya Sutoyo, Kamilia Rifani Ufairah, Fona Qorina, Putri Prathiwi, Ayers Gilberth Ivano Kalaij, Abdillah Ahsan, Taufique Joarder, Mohammad Kurniawan

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Ahmad FuadyEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia. ahmad.fuady01@ui.ac.id.
Nico GamallielEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Deandra Ardya SutoyoEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Kamilia Rifani UfairahEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Fona QorinaEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Putri PrathiwiEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Ayers Gilberth Ivano KalaijEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Abdillah AhsanDepartment of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia.
Taufique JoarderSingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Mohammad KurniawanEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya 6, Central Jakarta, 10430, Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Universitas Indonesia NKB-010/UN2.RST/HKP.05.00/2024
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Abstract

introductionDespite the global promotion of evidence-informed health policy-making, translating research into actionable policy remains a challenge across settings. While global frameworks have provided guidance, adaptation to local contexts remains limited. This study aimed to co-develop a practical, context-specific, stakeholder-informed research-to-policy (R2P) framework for Indonesia.

methodsA multilevel qualitative study (May 2024-May 2025) combined a narrative literature review, expert consultations, and cognitive debriefing interviews. Literature searches in the WHO Library and PubMed, supplemented by reference list screening were conducted to explore barriers, enablers, and steps in evidence translation. Consultations involved researchers, policy-makers (national and subnational), and civil society to capture multi-stakeholder perspectives. A follow-up round of cognitive debriefing was conducted to refine the draft framework and guidance. All sessions were transcribed and analysed thematically using the Steps for Coding and Theorization (SCAT) approach. Findings were mapped against factors identified in the WHO EIDM framework on evidence uptake to inform the development of the final R2P framework.

resultsSeventeen participants contributed to framework co-development. The literature confirmed the absence of a formal R2P framework in Indonesia. Barriers included weak infrastructure, fragmented governance, low research capacity outside major centres, limited dissemination, and misalignment between research outputs and policy needs. Enablers included political commitment, knowledge-to-policy units, policy-relevant outputs, and collaborative relationships. For early researchers, policy-maker engagement, knowledge brokering, and institutional capacity building emerged as key needs. The resulting R2P framework comprises two interlinked domains: evidence generation and the policy process, highlighting continuous, multidirectional collaboration among academia, policy-makers, and communities.

conclusionsThe co-developed R2P framework offers a practical pathway to strengthen trust, accelerate translation, and promote inclusive, evidence-informed health policies. While tailored to Indonesia, its principles of early engagement, coproduction, contextual adaptation, and institutional capacity-building may be adapted across diverse health system settings.

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Health PolicyTranslational Research, BiomedicalIndonesiaPolicy MakingStakeholder ParticipationEvidence-based practiceHealth policyIndonesiaPolicy-makingTranslational research

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