Stakeholder engagement and community participation

This section of the library highlights resources that support meaningful engagement with communities, policymakers, and implementation partners. From participatory research models to frameworks rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, these tools emphasise the value of collaboration, co-design, and context-specific approaches in implementation science.

GACD Stakeholder Resources
Guidance and tools for engaging policymakers, communities, and implementing partners in global health research.
NIH Toolkit: Participatory Research
Part 2 of the NIH Toolkit on participatory models and building stakeholder relationships in implementation research.
He Pikinga Waiora Framework
A co-design framework rooted in Māori knowledge and philosophy, guiding Indigenous health intervention design in New Zealand.
University of Reading | PAR Toolkit
A toolkit describing the 8 stages of participatory action research and is useful for community researchers, community organisations, students and academics.