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Decoloniality in global health

Translation and Impact Lines of Action

Global health has undergone a profound process of critical reflection on its own origins, power structures and ways of producing knowledge. From its historical roots linked to tropical medicine and colonial dynamics, the field has evolved towards a more plural approach. However, inequalities persist in the distribution of resources, in the definition of priorities and in who participates in decision-making.

The debate on decoloniality highlights the need to recognise these historical asymmetries, listen to diverse voices and promote more equitable forms of scientific collaboration and international governance.

How to advance towards decoloniality

ISGlobal aims to actively contribute to this process by creating spaces for debate, ethical analysis and institutional reflection. Our institute has promoted strategic documents and internal working groups aimed at incorporating decolonial perspectives into research, training and policy action.

In this context, we explore how to transform scientific practices and power relations within global health. The work of thinkers such as Caesar Atuire, in dialogue with the Translation and Impact team, has contributed to articulating a critical and constructive approach aimed at advancing towards a more inclusive science, capable of recognising historical injustices and fostering more horizontal relationships with international partners.

These initiatives are part of an ongoing process that seeks to integrate decoloniality as a cross-cutting axis within the institutional agenda, promoting open conversations within and beyond ISGlobal.

Objective

The objective is to contribute to a cultural and structural transformation of global health that places equity, diversity of knowledge and social justice at the centre of scientific and policy practice.

Through public debates, knowledge production and partnerships with academic and social actors, we aim to promote fairer models of cooperation, foster new forms of leadership and strengthen a more representative and plural global health community.

Key publications

Featured projects and initiatives

  • ISGlobal internal Decoloniality group
  • Public debates on decoloniality and global health