Wicked Solution for Wicked Problems: Citizen Science for Vector-Borne Disease Control in Africa

M.G. Ashepet; L. Jacobs; M. Van Oudheusden; T. Huyse

doi:10.1016/j.pt.2020.10.004

Wicked Solution for Wicked Problems: Citizen Science for Vector-Borne Disease Control in Africa

M.G. Ashepet, L. Jacobs, M. Van Oudheusden, T. Huyse

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Abstract

© 2020 Elsevier LtdAt the crossroads of interacting biological, socioeconomic, behavioral, and institutional factors, vector-borne diseases are complex 'wicked problems'. In this article, we argue that citizen science can help in vector control by boosting scientific data collection, tapping into local knowledge, and building durable partnerships between scientists and communities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	93-96
Journal	Trends in Parasitology
Volume	37
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2020.10.004
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2021
Externally published	Yes

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We would like to thank Clea Montanari for her help in assembling the Google search inventory of citizen science projects in Africa. We also thank Nick Golding and Catherine Moyes for providing raster files of the disease distributions for Figure 1, and Charlotte Gryseels for her useful comments on a previous version of this article. MGA is currently supported by the ATRAP and HARISSA project of the Development Cooperation program of the Royal Museum for Central Africa with support of the Directorate-general Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid. We would like to thank Clea Montanari for her help in assembling the Google search inventory of citizen science projects in Africa. We also thank Nick Golding and Catherine Moyes for providing raster files of the disease distributions for Figure 1 , and Charlotte Gryseels for her useful comments on a previous version of this article. MGA is currently supported by the ATRAP and HARISSA project of the Development Cooperation program of the Royal Museum for Central Africa with support of the Directorate-general Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid.

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Google search inventory of citizen science projects
Royal Museum for Central Africa

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