Decolonising implementation science: a call for methodological pluralism
Abstract
In this Viewpoint, we argue that the project to decolonise implementation science is an important and much needed endeavour, but should move beyond a focus on equity to a more disruptive decolonial approach that interrogates the field's methodological and epistemological foundations. Methodological pluralism in implementation science-one that integrates diverse ways of knowing-is not only more just, but also more effective and scientifically robust. Achieving this requires uncomfortable confrontation with the colonial architecture of academic research and accepted ways of knowing.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Participatory Visual Research Methods
Health Policy Implementation Science
Community Health and Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Lancet Global Health
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e281–e285
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN