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International Collaboration at the Institutional Level |
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| Creator | Samlee Plianbangchang |
| Title | International Collaboration at the Institutional Level |
| Publisher | Chulalongkorn University Press |
| Publication Year | 2559 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Health Research |
| Journal Vol. | 30 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 227 |
| Keyword | International collaboration, Institutional level |
| ISSN | 8574421 |
| Abstract | Working in the health area, an institution may not be able to properly develop/thrive without collaborating with international organizations or institutions. The institution needs knowledge, knowhow, and technology from outside the country in pursuing the process of its development. This is in addition to locally available knowledge and know how. Health is basically a local issue, but its development, especially in developing countries, needs international backup support. Nowadays, working with international outreach is therefore necessary for successful progress of an institution that deals with health and health-related areas. International collaboration may take place at global, regional, or national levels. Several countries or institutions may work together at global and regional levels (multilateral), while two countries or two institutions in different countries may collaborate with each other (bilateral). Developing countries usually need support from international organizations/agencies to make effective collaboration possible. It therefore becomes a tripartite effort of three parties. Platforms provided by these organizations are necessary for catalyzing the collaboration and facilitating consideration of various issues involved. To effect collaboration at regional and global scales also needs, among other capabilities, negotiation skill, because collaboration at these levels will also involve political and diplomatic dimensions. This is also applicable to collaboration at the inst itutional level which involves two or more countries. All these issues should be kept in mind while pursuing international collaboration, in spite of the fact that the primary purpose of the collaboration may be technical/academic. It should also be mentioned that international collaboration may lead to the development of networks in various specific areas of mutual concern and interest. |
