A Case Study of Data Quality: Global Action Networks in Health

Citation

Thomas, James C.; Hardee, Karen; Parks, Andee; Boone, David; Brown, Win; Pacque-Margolis, Sara; & Ba Huy, Ronald Tran (2014). A Case Study of Data Quality: Global Action Networks in Health. Global Health Governance, 7(1), 80-95.

Abstract

Development in global health is addressed by a complex array of institutions working as “global action networks” (GANs). Network theory suggests a fluidity of connections that is not reflected in most GANs, which are, instead, institutionalized arrangements. We describe the case of a GAN that was ad hoc and temporary. The network successfully produced several now widely used tools for ensuring data quality in systems for monitoring and evaluating programs to reduce the spread of HIV. The ad hoc GAN reflected many of the typical characteristics of GANs, but also exhibited some unique characteristics. Ad hoc GANs focusing on a particular task can be highly adaptive and efficient. We need to learn and foster the circumstances that give rise to them.

URL

http://blogs.shu.edu/ghg/files/2014/06/Fall-2013-Issue.pdf#page=83

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2014

Journal Title

Global Health Governance

Author(s)

Thomas, James C.
Hardee, Karen
Parks, Andee
Boone, David
Brown, Win
Pacque-Margolis, Sara
Ba Huy, Ronald Tran

ORCiD

Thomas, JC - 0000-0002-2225-2052