Investigating Structures of Power-dynamics, Decision-making, and Resources in Global Health Partnerships - A case-study in Denmark of Rigshospitalet and its Global Health Partnerships.
(2025) MIDM19 20251LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Department of Human Geography
- Abstract
- This thesis investigates how organizational structures shape Global Health Partnerships (GHP) between Rigshospitalet, a Danish public hospital, and partners in the Global South. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, it examines how power-dynamics, decision-making, and resource access are experienced and navigated by involved actors. Findings reveal that while GHPs are seen as collaborative and beneficial, experienced by actors as equal relations, they often rely heavily on informal structures, individual initiative, and personal relationships, while facing limited institutional support. Structural imbalances, particularly in funding, recognition, and coordination, persist despite intentions of well-balanced... (More)
- This thesis investigates how organizational structures shape Global Health Partnerships (GHP) between Rigshospitalet, a Danish public hospital, and partners in the Global South. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, it examines how power-dynamics, decision-making, and resource access are experienced and navigated by involved actors. Findings reveal that while GHPs are seen as collaborative and beneficial, experienced by actors as equal relations, they often rely heavily on informal structures, individual initiative, and personal relationships, while facing limited institutional support. Structural imbalances, particularly in funding, recognition, and coordination, persist despite intentions of well-balanced power-dynamics. The study highlights the need for more formalized frameworks and institutional backing to ensure more sustainable, balanced, and effective GHPs. (Less)
- Popular Abstract
- This thesis investigates how organizational structures shape Global Health Partnerships (GHP) between Rigshospitalet, a Danish public hospital, and partners in the Global South. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, it examines how power-dynamics, decision-making, and resource access are experienced and navigated by involved actors. Findings reveal that while GHPs are seen as collaborative and beneficial, experienced by actors as equal relations, they often rely heavily on informal structures, individual initiative, and personal relationships, while facing limited institutional support. Structural imbalances, particularly in funding, recognition, and coordination, persist despite intentions of well-balanced... (More)
- This thesis investigates how organizational structures shape Global Health Partnerships (GHP) between Rigshospitalet, a Danish public hospital, and partners in the Global South. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, it examines how power-dynamics, decision-making, and resource access are experienced and navigated by involved actors. Findings reveal that while GHPs are seen as collaborative and beneficial, experienced by actors as equal relations, they often rely heavily on informal structures, individual initiative, and personal relationships, while facing limited institutional support. Structural imbalances, particularly in funding, recognition, and coordination, persist despite intentions of well-balanced power-dynamics. The study highlights the need for more formalized frameworks and institutional backing to ensure more sustainable, balanced, and effective GHPs. (Less)
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- author
- Finnemann, Julie Evers LU
- supervisor
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- Lisa Eklund LU
- organization
- course
- MIDM19 20251
- year
- 2025
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- language
- English
- id
- 9201904
- date added to LUP
- 2025-06-23 12:10:56
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abstract = {{This thesis investigates how organizational structures shape Global Health Partnerships (GHP) between Rigshospitalet, a Danish public hospital, and partners in the Global South. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, it examines how power-dynamics, decision-making, and resource access are experienced and navigated by involved actors. Findings reveal that while GHPs are seen as collaborative and beneficial, experienced by actors as equal relations, they often rely heavily on informal structures, individual initiative, and personal relationships, while facing limited institutional support. Structural imbalances, particularly in funding, recognition, and coordination, persist despite intentions of well-balanced power-dynamics. The study highlights the need for more formalized frameworks and institutional backing to ensure more sustainable, balanced, and effective GHPs.}},
author = {{Finnemann, Julie Evers}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Investigating Structures of Power-dynamics, Decision-making, and Resources in Global Health Partnerships - A case-study in Denmark of Rigshospitalet and its Global Health Partnerships.}},
year = {{2025}},
}