Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/316429 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Series/Report no.: 
IDOS Discussion Paper No. 13/2025
Publisher: 
German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), Bonn
Abstract: 
This study addresses a critical gap in One Health governance literature by providing a comprehensive review of cross-sectoral One Health governance platforms in low- and lower-middle-income countries across Asia and Africa. These platforms are pivotal for building resilience and improving governance at the human-animal-environment interface. Using a scoping review methodology, the study identifies 34 One Health platforms established across 52% of these countries, with a primary focus on zoonotic diseases and a growing emphasis on antimicrobial resistance and food safety. A polycentric governance lens was applied to analyse the interplay of authority, resources and information in shaping platform functionality. Key findings highlight that authority imbalances and single-sector dominance undermine stakeholder engagement, insufficient financial and human resources hinder operational capacity. Furthermore, weak data-sharing protocols limit timely coordination and evidence-based decision-making. The review identifies critical entry points for enhancing platform efficacy: clarifying governance frameworks, investing in cross-sectoral human capacity-building and strengthening data-sharing infrastructures with robust protocols and interoperable platforms.
Subjects: 
One Health
governance
platforms
collaboration
LLMIC
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ISBN: 
978-3-96021-258-4
Creative Commons License: 
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Document Type: 
Working Paper

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