Joint Action on Health Inequalities: Equity Action Teresa Keating Institute of Public Health in Ireland 4 th June

EU Health Programme funded projects Equity Action

Equity Action Four strands: Provide governments with tools for shaping policy and assessing impact Engage regions through establishment of a learning network and encourage better use of EU structural funds Knowledge sharing and developing and informed approach to policy through establishment of an EU-wide scientific reference group Mobilise stakeholder support by facilitating international and national stakeholder debates to build commitment to the health inequalities agenda across society

Participation Co-ordinator Contract holder Project partner Work package lead Work package partner Collaborating partner Consider benefits and costs of involvement at different levels

Benefits and challenges Collaboration/exchange of ideas & experience and networking Greater awareness of EU policy environment Financial/ administrative arrangements Workload – getting the balance right Level of participation/ knowing your partners

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