Transcript Public health and the EU Francesco Longu Communications

European Public Health Alliance
Collaboration – leads us for better
result
Agnese Knabe
Project coordinator
European Public Health Alliance
Civic Alliance – Latvia
2-3 June, 2006, Legnica, Poland
European Public Health Alliance
1. The idea of networking
2. European Public Health Alliance –
European network
2-3 June, 2006, Legnica, Poland
The idea of networking
Networks
Contacts and relations between people, based
on confidence and solidarity, what gives
social capital
Pjer Burdje (expert social capital)
Personal tool what ensures important
advantages to individuals, groups, families,
who has better contacts
The idea of networking
Network
Relations and collaboration between
different persons
 individuals
 Groups
 Organisations
The idea of networking
Types
 Official
 Un-official
 Long-term
 Short-term
The idea of networking
Culture and values
Common aim
 Confidence
 Respect of different opinions
 Support
 Responsibilities
 Awareness about the aim and the
tools
The idea of networking
Motivation for collaboration
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Sense of security
Mutual benefit
Information recourse
Knowledge
New contacts (recourses)
Influence the quality of your life
European Public Health Alliance
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A network of more than 100 non
governmental and not-for-profit
organisations across Europe working on
health and health-related issues
mission is to improve the health of
European citizens and to increase their
participation in EU policy-making
The role of the NGO sector
 Monitor, analyse and inform
 Raise awareness
 Engage and consult
 Challenge
 Empower
 Represent
About EPHA
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Information exchange
Membership services
Lobbying:
> EU institutions
Networking:
> Other health NGOs
> Other thematic NGOs
Tracking policy issues:
> Day to day analysis
> Mailings - Briefings
EPHA members
EPHA has two categories of membership:
 Full members
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) active
in the public health sector. Full members have two
votes at the Annual General Assembly
 Associate members
other not-for-profit organisations, professional
bodies, academic institutions and local or regional
authorities. Associate members have one vote at
the Annual General Assembly
 EPHA membership fees are based on the
income of the member organisation
EPHA members
International networks
 European networks
 National organisations
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EPHA members
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Health advocates
Disease specific patient groups
Academic researchers
Health professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses
and pharmacists)
Consumer groups
Environment organisations
Development organisations
EPHA members
Benefit for members
Information on actual Public health issues and EU policy
developments
• Monthly Newsletter
• web page
• members only site
Expertise on political and legal documents
Advocacy in European level
Contacts
Project opportunities
Capacity building activities
How does EPHA work?
Advocacy
Working groups
At present there are 5 ongoing working groups on the
following subjects:
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Alcohol
 Health care
 Non-conventional medicine
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Food and Nutrition
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Health and Environment
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Health and Enlargement
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Pharmaceuticals
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How does EPHA work?
Policy Co-ordination Meetings
Meeting every two months in Brussels, this group is
open to all EPHA members. Contributions to the
meeting are also received via e-mail
The role of NGOs in Brussels
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Many EU policies have an impact – direct or
indirect – on the health of EU citizens
15,000 to 20,000 lobbyists in Brussels and ONLY
10% are NGOs representing citizens’ interests
What is the difference between NGOs and
lobbyists?
Networking and alliances are the ONLY way to
make our voice heard - You are unlikely to
succeed alone. Use other NGOs resources
rather than “re-invent the wheel” on your own.
European Public Health Alliance
39-41 Rue d’Arlon
B-1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 230 30 56
Fax: +32 2 233 38 80
[email protected]
www.epha.org