@article {5626, title = {Building Sustainable Local Capacity for Global Health Research in West Africa.}, journal = {Annals of global health}, volume = {82}, year = {2016}, month = {2016 Nov - Dec}, pages = {1010-1025}, abstract = {Global health research in resource-limited countries has been largely sponsored and led by foreign institutions. Thus, these countries{\textquoteright} training capacity and productivity in global health research is limited. Local participation at all levels of global health knowledge generation promotes equitable access to evidence-based solutions. Additionally, leadership inclusive of competent local professionals promotes best outcomes for local contextualization and implementation of successful global health solutions. Among the sub-Saharan African regions, West Africa in particular lags in research infrastructure, productivity, and impact in global health research.}, issn = {2214-9996}, doi = {10.1016/j.aogh.2016.10.011}, author = {Sam-Agudu, Nadia A and Paintsil, Elijah and Aliyu, Muktar H and Kwara, Awewura and Ogunsola, Folasade and Afrane, Yaw A and Onoka, Chima and Awandare, Gordon A and Amponsah, Gladys and Cornelius, Llewellyn J and Mendy, Gabou and Sturke, Rachel and Ghansah, Anita and Siberry, George K and Ezeanolue, Echezona E} }