Partnerships, community participation and intersectoral collaboration in South Africa

Ansari, Walid El; Phillips, Ceri

doi:10.1080/13561820120039856

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“…Of the 35 papers selected, 17 [34-50] did not meet the criteria. Only the latest [51] out of two studies [51,52] from the same author was included and therefore 17 papers were reviewed comprehensively with the domains used to assess capacity building identified, and summarised, before being reassembled through synthesis.…”

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Measuring capacity building in communities: a review of the literature

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BackgroundAlthough communities have long been exhorted to make efforts to enhance their own health, such approaches have often floundered and resulted in little or no health benefits when the capacity of the community has not been adequately strengthened. Thus being able to assess the capacity building process is paramount in facilitating action in communities for social and health improvement. The current review aims to i) identify all domains used in systematically documented frameworks developed by other authors to assess community capacity building; and ii) to identify the dimensions and attributes of each of the domains as ascribed by these authors and reassemble them into a comprehensive compilation.MethodsRelevant published articles were identified through systematic electronic searches of selected databases and the examination of the bibliographies of retrieved articles. Studies assessing capacity building or community development or community participation were selected and assessed for methodological quality, and quality in relation to the development and application of domains which were identified as constituents of community capacity building. Data extraction and analysis were undertaken using a realist synthesis approach.ResultsEighteen articles met the criteria for this review. The various domains to assess community capacity building were identified and reassembled into nine comprehensive domains: "learning opportunities and skills development", "resource mobilization", "partnership/linkages/networking", "leadership", "participatory decision-making", "assets-based approach", "sense of community", "communication", and "development pathway". Six sub-domains were also identified: "shared vision and clear goals", "community needs assessment", "process and outcome monitoring", "sustainability", "commitment to action" and "dissemination".ConclusionsThe set of domains compiled in this review serve as a foundation for community-based work by those in the field seeking to support and nurture the development of competent communities. Further research is required to examine the robustness of capacity domains over time and to examine capacity development in association with health or other social outcomes.

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“…The goals of collaboration should not be opposed to the contributors’ authorities ( 39 ), but it must be predetermined, accessible, measurable, and understandable for all actors through a common language ( 40 ). Creating a long-term perspective from the beginning of and during the collaboration process is necessary to create a shared perception ( 41 ).…”

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Basic Criteria, Models, and Indicators of Intersectoral Collaboration in Health Promotion: A Scoping Review

Esmaili¹,

Damari²,

Hajebi³

et al. 2021

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Background: In this study, the basic criteria, models, and indicators of intersectoral collaboration in health promotion were investigated to facilitate the implementation of collaboration. Methods: This scoping review was conducted using datasets of Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed, and search engines of Google, Google Scholar, and ProQuest. Results: 52 studies were included, and 32 codes in Micro, Meso, and Macro level, were obtained. Micro-level criteria had the highest frequency. Among the models used in the reviewed studies, social network analysis, Diagnosis of Sustainable Collaboration, Bergen, and logic models had the highest frequency. Among the indicators studied, the number of participants and the level of collaboration as well as its sustainability were the most frequent indicators. Conclusion: The findings identified the most important and widely used criteria, models, and indicators of intersectoral collaboration in health promotion which can be useful for decision-makers and planners in the domain of health promotion, in designing, implementing, and evaluating collaborative programs.

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“…Partnerships and collaboration (shared risks in order to enhance capacity) are different from simple networking (exchange of information) and from coordination (shared activities and schedules). Collaboration builds on clarity and transparency in order to keep the partnership practical and operational [23]. Defined shared vision, mission, goals and transparent expectations underpin the action plans, objectives and time frames [32], resulting in more involved participants [32,33].…”

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“…These individual interviews included members of SPCP’s steering group (n = 2); former and present SPCP leaders (n = 2); other partners involved in the SPCP in both municipalities (n = 1); and smoking cessation consultants from both municipalities (n = 7). In line with El Ansari & Phillips [23], the interviewees were selected to reflect diverse strategic administrative cadres and functional positions in the SPCP. Each interview lasted 45–90 minutes.…”

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Municipalities Collaborating in Public Health: The Danish Smoking Prevention and Cessation Partnership

Andersen

Ansari

Rasmussen

et al. 2010

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This study explored the Smoking Prevention and Cessation Partnership (SPCP) which builds upon a collaboration between two Danish municipalities targeted at the prevention of tobacco smoking. The aim of the study was to describe the processes of SPCP, to examine the difficulties this collaboration faced, and to assess how these experiences could be used to improve future partnership collaboration. We employed qualitative methodology comprising 12 semi-structured one-to-one interviews with SPCP’s stakeholders and an analysis of the partnership documents and reports. The findings suggested that the main potentials of the partnership were the personal relations between the members and stakeholders with the possibilities of the creation of new connections with other actors. Barriers to successful partnership building were the implementation of the new Local Government Reform as a competing task, and that the two municipalities were heterogenic in respect to organizational issues and working methods. Other impediments included the lack of continuity in leadership, the lack of clarity regarding the form of collaboration and roles, as well as different expectations of the stakeholders. We conclude that four factors remain critical for partnerships. The first is the clarity of the collaborative effort. Second, partnerships need to take into account the structural circumstances and culture/value systems of all stakeholders. Third is the impact of contextual factors on the development of the partnership; and the fourth factor is the bearing of personal/individual factors on the partnership e.g., personal engagement in the project. Early attention to these four factors could contribute to more effective partnership working.

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Partnerships, community participation and intersectoral collaboration in South Africa

Cited by 33 publications

References 30 publications

Measuring capacity building in communities: a review of the literature

Measuring capacity building in communities: a review of the literature

Basic Criteria, Models, and Indicators of Intersectoral Collaboration in Health Promotion: A Scoping Review

Municipalities Collaborating in Public Health: The Danish Smoking Prevention and Cessation Partnership

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