Gavin Allman, Sumithra Krishnamurthy Reddiar, Carrie Ngongo, Meritxell Mallafré-Larrosa, Cristina Parsons Perez, Helen McGuire, Roberto F Iunes, Andrea Vassalotti, Kyle Peterson, Rachel Nugent
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Background: Public-private partnerships have the potential to advance solutions to complex dilemmas such as the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. Knowledge creation, trust, and social capital among partners - encapsulated in the term "connective tissue" - are key considerations for the cohesion and sustainability of multisectoral collaborative efforts in global health.
Methods: A survey was conducted with 23 stakeholders of projects in four countries supported by Access Accelerated, a collective of biopharmaceutical and life sciences companies. The survey elicited perspectives on the factors that strengthen collaboration and develop knowledge creation, trust, and social capital within the multisectoral partner network.
Results: Survey respondents related how connective tissue was cultivated through implementation of multiple projects with shared goals. Identified barriers to effective collaboration included resource constraints, while facilitators included shared objectives and overlapping activities. Qualitative responses provide deeper understanding of how multisectoral collaboration contributed to the sustainability of the Access Accelerated initiative.
Conclusion: Measurement of connective tissue enhances understanding of project performance by addressing dynamic and previously overlooked outcomes of multisectoral collaboration. Multisectoral health initiatives can incorporate implementation science methods into measurement approaches to strengthen connective tissue among partners and stakeholders.
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"Globalization and Health" is a pioneering transdisciplinary journal dedicated to situating public health and well-being within the dynamic forces of global development. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, original research that explores the impact of globalization processes on global public health. This includes examining how globalization influences health systems and the social, economic, commercial, and political determinants of health.
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