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Modeling the barriers to multistakeholder collaboration for COVID-19 pandemic response: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this study is to develop a model describing the interactions and interdependence between the obstacles to effective implementation of a collaborative model of pandemic preparedness and response. A comprehensive review of the relevant literature highlighted 15 key variables. The contextual interactions between these barrier variables were identified based on the opinions of experts with COVID-19 pandemic experience and analyzed to determine their driving and dependence powers using interpretive structural modeling. The findings indicate that the lack of guidelines and procedures for coordinated actions, differences in organizational culture (working habits) and funding constraints are the most critical barriers to effective multi-stakeholder collaboration. Managers of collaborative programmes, policymakers and researchers should carefully focus on these hindrances because any improvement in them can significantly affect the overall system.

Source: International Public Management Journal

DOI: 10.1080/10967494.2021.1970061

Authors: Temidayo O. Akenroye, Alim Abubakre, Jamal Elbaz, C. R. Vishnu, Jean-Noël Beka Be Nguema, Gaurav Rana, Ugwushi Bellema Ihua, Hellen Kalili, Oyindamola Falode

Institutions: Liverpool John Moores University, Coventry University, Université Ibn Zohr, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Science and Technology of China, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, University of Leicester

Language: English

Topic: Public Policy and Administration Research

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W3198347004

FWCI: 4.462

Cites: 82

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10