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    Background:

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    • Over 1,200 health research activities were recorded between 1991 and 2014, varying from operational research to evidence generation for policy.
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  • Examination of the political economy of health research, including funding, agenda-setting, and publication practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Nepal's health research sector faces challenges related to its political economy, including defining research scope and funding sources.
    • Issues such as contract research culture, review costs, capacity building, and data publication politics are prominent.
    • Emerging regulatory and ethical frameworks are grappling with these complex issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Nepal's health research is increasingly influenced by international collaborations and requires robust ethical and regulatory oversight.
    • Addressing the political economy of research is crucial for developing sustainable national research capacity.
    • Further examination of ethical frameworks is needed to guide health research in Nepal effectively.