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Operational research is expected to cover the technical, operational and managerial issues. Annex 9 refers to examples of priority needs.
The research issues and priorities should be identified jointly by the decision makers, implementers and the potential researchers. Those involved in management or field activities in particular should draw attention to specific issues and problems that are encountered in the field, and which may warrant investigation. Ideally and to the extent possible, the operational research must be undertaken jointly by the implementers and the researchers; if not, at least all may interact and participate in the planning, and interpretation of the data collected. National academic and research institutes can also play an important role. To promote utilization of research findings, it is important to provide evidence-based, convincing information resulting from research findings, to those who make decisions on their subsequent application, as well as to those who use them.
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