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ArticlePLoS neglected tropical diseases2021

Towards a shared understanding of sustainability for neglected tropical disease programs.

Jeffrey Glenn, Aparna Barua Adams, Girija Sankar, Carolyn Henry, Karen Palacio, Wangeci Thuo, Katherine Williams

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Article in PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Epidemiology and control of trachoma in the state of Ceará, Northeast Brazil, 2007-2021.Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical · 2023
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7 authors.

Jeffrey GlennSustainable Systems Cross-Cutting Group, Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network, London, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0001-7989-3435
Aparna Barua AdamsSustainable Systems Cross-Cutting Group, Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network, London, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0003-4613-7662
Girija SankarSustainable Systems Cross-Cutting Group, Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network, London, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0002-6452-8985
Carolyn HenrySustainable Systems Cross-Cutting Group, Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network, London, United Kingdom.
Karen PalacioSustainable Systems Cross-Cutting Group, Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network, London, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0003-3036-3067
Wangeci ThuoSustainable Systems Cross-Cutting Group, Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network, London, United Kingdom.
Katherine WilliamsSustainable Systems Cross-Cutting Group, Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network, London, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSustainability within neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs is a complex and challenging issue. The need for a shared understanding about what sustainability means for NTD programs is more important than ever as stakeholders are currently realigning for the next decade of NTD programming with the launch of WHO's new NTD roadmap for 2012-2030. The aim of this paper is to assess different perspectives to generate a working definition of sustainability for NTD programs. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL

findingsThis study surveyed affiliates of the NTD NGO Network (NNN) about their definitions of sustainability and then analyzed the data using an inductive and deductive process. The research team drafted a sustainability statement based on the survey findings and then solicited and incorporated feedback on the statement from a diverse group of expert reviewers. The final statement includes a working definition of sustainability for NTD programs that highlights three key essential components to sustainability: domestic commitment, responsive resource mobilization, and accountability. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: This research resulted in a sustainability statement, based on a survey and extensive consultation with stakeholders, that represents a starting point for shared understanding around the concept of sustainability for NTD programs. Future collaborative work should build off this definition and seek to incorporate indicators for sustainability into programmatic decision-making.

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Program EvaluationDisease EradicationGlobal HealthHumansNeglected DiseasesSocial ResponsibilityWorld Health Organization

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PMID34415903
PMCPMC8378706

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