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Sustainable Malaria Diagnosis

February 4th, 2010 | Posted by Jonathan Shradar

We are glancing at a new case study on the ability of social entrepreneurship to help create innovating and sustainable malaria diagnosis intervention tools.

“This paper seeks to provide a framework for applied research aimed to improve malaria diagnosis using a combination of the established methods, participatory action research and social entrepreneurship.

Methods: This case study introduces the idea of using the social entrepreneurship approach (SEA) to create innovative and sustainable applied health research outcomes. The following key elements define the SEA: (1) identifying a locally relevant research topic and plan, (2) recognizing the importance of international multi-disciplinary teams and the incorporation of local knowledge, (3) engaging in a process of continuous innovation, adaptation and learning, (4) remaining motivated and determined to achieve sustainable long-term research outcomes and, (5) sharing and transferring ownership of the project with the international and local partner.EvaluationThe SEA approach has a strong emphasis on innovation lead by local stakeholders.”

For more read the study’s conclusion.

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