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Overcoming silos for One Health: key determinants of One Health governance platforms in low- and lower middle-income countries

Strupat, Christoph / Sandul Yasobant / Srinivasa Srigiri / Saravanan Subramanian
Discussion Paper (13/2025)

Bonn: German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)

ISBN: 978-3-96021-258-4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23661/idp13.2025
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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.

Sandul Yasobant is Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG).

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