Beyond "business as usual": lessons from FIFA for fair benefit-sharing in global health.

ABSTRACT: While researchers and agencies from low- and middle-income countries often contribute significantly to public health surveillance data, which is crucial for effective pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response activities, they often do not receive adequate compensation for their contributions. Incentivizing data sharing is important for informing public health responses to pathogens with pandemic potential. However, existing data-sharing legal frameworks have limitations. In this context, we looked beyond "business as usual" candidates to explore the applicability of a benefit-sharing model developed and implemented by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (International Federation of Association Football; FIFA) in international association football. This model

SUBMITTER: Wahl B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11267394 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature