Elizabeth Peacocke Contact Seminar, Prague 23 April, 2014 The Norwegian Institute of Public Health: Our role and developing partnerships Elizabeth Peacocke Contact Seminar, Prague 23 April, 2014
Aims of the programme We work to support these aims: To reduce health inequalities in the participating countries To improve Public Health in the participating countries To improve bilateral relations between the Beneficiary States and the Donor States – mainly through supporting partnerships
Our role as a Donor Programme Partner Ministry of Health and Care Services Norwegian Directorate of Health Norwegian Institute of Public Health Norwegian Board of Health Supervision Policy Research Supervision
Our role as a Donor Programme Partner Provide evidence-based advice to support public health programmes under EEA/Norway grants. An administrative role working with partner countries under the Framework Agreement Assist linking experts from Norway with experts implementing public health programmes.
Linking experts Seminars, Conferences, Workshops. best practice Sharing Information and Seminars, Conferences, Workshops.
Study visits to and from EEA countries Expert exchange/sharing of knowledge Secondment? A partnership agreement
Working together "Your corn is ripe today; mine will be so tomorrow. 'Tis profitable for us both, that I should labour with you today, and that you should aid me tomorrow." —David Hume philosopher (1711-1776)
Success factors with partnerships Research the relevant sector in Norway to narrow your search ( including using google translate). Approach your embassy, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, or NGO portal (http://www.ngonorway.org) Make contacts with organisations best suited to you.
Other success factors… Be as specific as possible Clearly state what you expect What is your project? What do you want assistance with? How much time? Lists of activities Highlight opportunities for them Any costs that they may incur.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health děkuji Elizabeth Peacocke Public Health Adviser The Norwegian Institute of Public Health efpe@fhi.no