Building research capacity through universities and research institutions supports evidence-based planning and policy development. Quality research provides information necessary for effective decision-making about development priorities and approaches.
University research departments conducting studies on Gaza-specific issues generate knowledge informing policy and practice. Research on health, education, economics, and social issues identifies problems, evaluates interventions, and recommends improvements. Supporting university research builds intellectual capital while producing practical insights.
Data collection systems providing reliable statistics about populations, economy, and services enable evidence-based planning. Current data gaps limit effective planning and resource allocation. Systematic data collection through surveys, administrative records, and monitoring systems fills these gaps supporting better decisions.
Research partnerships with international universities and institutions provide expertise, funding, and collaboration opportunities. These partnerships strengthen local research capacity through knowledge transfer while producing research benefiting from multiple perspectives. International collaboration also raises profile of Gaza-related research issues.
Policy-relevant research directly addressing practical problems facing communities and decision-makers maximizes research utility. Academic research sometimes prioritizes theoretical concerns over practical applications. Encouraging applied research orientation ensures research investments produce useful outputs informing policy and practice.