Table 1

Scoring criteria for GCARSIH entries

Selection criteria	Description	Weight
Degree of innovativeness	The innovation provides a novel approach to address a systemic health challenge within its local context. It provides an alternative to the status quo.	25%
Significance—based on priority health need	The innovation addresses a health priority of the Philippines (as defined by the National and/or Regional Unified Health Research Agenda), or a priority identified at the local level (eg, prevalent yet neglected health problem specific to a village or a marginalised group/ethnic group).	15%
Participatory and co-owned	Participatory approaches are evident in the development, implementation and evaluation of the innovation (ie, contributions from various stakeholders: the patients/families, local health personnel, local leaders, other sectors).	15%
Potential for further research/integration/scale	There are clear plans for further research and development of the innovation. The innovation shows the feasibility to be applied, replicated and scaled up to other communities with similar problems, or integrated into the broader health system.	15%
Inclusiveness	The innovation has the potential to be used by a large number of people, enhancing equity and access.	10%
Effectiveness	The innovation has a demonstrated positive outcome on the health challenge it is addressing.	10%
Affordability	The innovation is affordable to the poor who are otherwise excluded in the local context or the solution is more cost-effective than the status quo.	10%