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    The end of the silo: What it means for today's global health worker

    The number one trend in global health is the end of the sole actor and the embracing of collective impact. Here are three ways this trend may affect global health players in 2015 — and what it means for today’s global health worker. An opinion from Ron Sconyers, president and CEO of Physicians for Peace.

    By James Morgan // 20 January 2015

    From large corporations and foundations to the newest of startups, global health players focused on development are finding that success lies with shared values, aligned purpose and mutually reinforcing efforts. Meanwhile, NGOs are seeking new skills in their global health workforce and field partners, which require workers to think beyond established relationships.

    Here are three ways the end of the silo will likely play out in 2015 for both our local partners, like those of Physicians for Peace, and in our home offices — and what it means for today’s global health worker.

    1. The end of the silo: In the field

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