Navigating One Health in research-for-development: Reflections on the design and implementation of the CGIAR Initiative on One Health

Lam, Steven, Hoffmann, Vivian, Bett, Bernard, Fèvre, Eric M ORCID: 0000-0001-8931-4986, Moodley, Arshnee, Mohan, Chadag Vishnumurthy, Meteo-Sagasta, Javier and Nguyen-Viet, Hung (2024) Navigating One Health in research-for-development: Reflections on the design and implementation of the CGIAR Initiative on One Health. One Health, 18. p. 100710.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100710

Abstract

Adopting One Health approaches is key for addressing interconnected health challenges. Yet, how to best put One Health into practice in research-for-development initiatives aiming to 'deliver impacts' remains unclear. Drawing on the CGIAR Initiative on One Health - a global initiative to address zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food and water safety - we reflect on challenges during program conception and implementation, prompting us to suggest improvements in multisectoral collaboration, coordination, and communication. Our approach involves conducting a researcher-centered process evaluation, comprising individual interviews that are subsequently thematically analyzed and synthesized. The key takeaway is that limited time for planning processes and short program timelines compared to envisioned development impacts may impede research-for-development efforts. Yet, collaborative work can be successful when adequate time and resources are allocated for planning with minimal disruption throughout implementation. Additionally, due to the multifaceted nature of One Health initiatives, it is important to pay attention to co-benefits and trade-offs, where taking action in one aspect may yield advantages and disadvantages in another, aiding to identify sustainable One Health development pathways. Forming close partnerships with national governments and local stakeholders is essential not only to promote sustainability but also to ensure local relevance, enhancing the potential for meaningful impact. Finally, regularly assessing progress toward development goals is critical as development stands as an overarching objective.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Multisectoral collaboration, One CGIAR, One Health, Process evaluation, Research reform, Research-for-development
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2024 10:18
Last Modified:	12 Apr 2024 16:34
DOI:	10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100710
Open Access URL:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100710
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3179819