Research capacity strengthening in low and middle income countries : Ethical explorations

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Hyder, Adnan A., Rattani, Abbas and Pratt, Bridget. (2017). Research capacity strengthening in low and middle income countries : Ethical explorations. The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics. 45(1), pp. 129-137. https://doi.org/10.1177/1073110517703106
AuthorsHyder, Adnan A., Rattani, Abbas and Pratt, Bridget
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With developed country governments and high resource institutions engaging in research in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), we argue that these entities have a moral obligation to help build and strengthen research infrastructure and capacity so local scientists and institutions can adequately conduct studies to understand and resolve the health burdens in low and middle income countries. We explore the moral justifications and motivations behind engaging in research capacity strengthening in the health sector in LMIC at multiple levels. In highlighting these issues, this paper aims to initiate a global discourse around why capacity development in LMIC has a moral basis at the individual, institutional and system levels.

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JournalThe Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics
Journal citation45 (1), pp. 129-137
PublisherCambridge University Press
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