Securing independence in global health oversight-the OPEN framework.

ABSTRACT: The credibility of global health oversight mechanisms relies on their perceived independence. What truly constitutes "independent," however, remains ill-defined. Using a mixed-methods approach that includes a literature review and 54 key informant interviews, this paper outlines 4 pillars of independence: operational, political, economic, and knowledge/technical. It then proposes a practical tool for evaluating their application-the "OPEN Framework." We tested this framework by reviewing it against 3 so-called independent monitoring bodies: the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's Independent Monitoring Board, the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, an independent monitoring and accountability body to ensure preparedness for global health crises, and the Independent Accountability Panel

SUBMITTER: Schwalbe N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684966 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature