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A Theory of Change for Guiding the Integration of Human-Centered Design Into Global Health Programming

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The goal of this theory of change is to provide funders, implementing partners, and designers a tool to increase the understanding and application of human-centered design (HCD) as an approach that enhances global health programming. The theory of change also aims to communicate the potential for HCD to introduce new and disruptive mindsets, practices, and techniques to global health programming and to clarify HCD's potential value from the funding application process through to implementation. We seek to answer the key question: how do design and traditional global health practices and mindsets integrate to drive more people-centered, innovative solutions to health challenges and achieve common health sector and global health ecosystem goals?

Source: Global Health Science and Practice

DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-21-00334

Authors: Anne LaFond, Montana Cherney

Institutions: John Snow (United States), McKinsey & Company (Germany)

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3217630352