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Main aspects:
- The solution involves experts and stakeholders in policy process from day 1. The parameters in the forecasting model are discussed and agreed with stakeholders, who participate in the elaboration of scenarios. Validation occurs through consensus building;
- The planning system supports a political debate and stakeholder lobbying through the discussion of scenarios;
- Tasks and corresponding competences of people and institutions involved in the planning process are clearly defined;
- There is a formal mechanisms for health education planners to discuss HWF needs, being the competent authorities members of the planning commission;
- There is a specific budget, depending on availability, dedicated to train people working on HWF planning.
Helpful tips:
- Identify interested stakeholders in the health workforce field;
- Create a structure to steer interaction with stakeholders (depending on national context: commission / institute / advisory board);
- Assign specific roles and responsibilities;
- Invest in the recruitment and the development of skills of the experts supporting the stakeholder involvement system.
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