The Learning Cycle method: an approach to rapidly bring evidence to the point of decision-making for health system planning

The Learning Cycle model demonstrates adaptability to different contexts, capacity to rapidly align evidence with decision-making needs and potential to embed learning functions across jurisdictional levels. The Learning Cycle is a lightweight method to mobilize evidence into policy and practice with minimal infrastructure, thus making it suitable for low-resource or structurally diffuse contexts, and complements more robust LHS approaches. Its structured yet flexible design advances core LHS strategies - continuous improvement, evidence integration and stakeholder co-production - making it a promising model for responsive and equity-focused health system transformation.