| Title | Building Sustainable Local Capacity for Global Health Research in West Africa. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Sam-Agudu, Nadia A., Elijah Paintsil, Muktar H. Aliyu, Awewura Kwara, Folasade Ogunsola, Yaw A. Afrane, Chima Onoka, Gordon A. Awandare, Gladys Amponsah, Llewellyn J. Cornelius, Gabou Mendy, Rachel Sturke, Anita Ghansah, George K. Siberry, and Echezona E. Ezeanolue |
| Journal | Annals of global health |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 1010-1025 |
| Date Published | 2016 Nov - Dec |
| ISSN | 2214-9996 |
| Abstract | Global health research in resource-limited countries has been largely sponsored and led by foreign institutions. Thus, these countries' 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. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.aogh.2016.10.011 |
| Alternate Journal | Ann Glob Health |
