Evidence-informed policy-making. A glossary of key terms.

This glossary aims to build a shared understanding of the key terms, in line with WHO’s regional framework for action to improve national institutional capacity for the use of evidence in health policy-making. A systematic methodology involving consultation with more than 80 experts from the EMRO Region and beyond as well as WHO teams from across the Organization, has resulted in a comprehensive and authoritative glossary, essential for navigating the landscape of evidence-informed policy-making.

This glossary consists of 133 terms commonly used in evidence-informed policymaking, of which 81 are main terms and 52 are subsidiaries.