1. NDPHS - a partnership committed to achieving tangible results
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2. Northern Dimension Geographical Area
The ND area ranges from the European Arctic and Sub-Arctic to the southern shores of the Baltic Sea encompassing the countries in its vicinity, as well as the North West Russia in the East to Iceland and Greenland in the West

3. Priority Sectors in the Northern Dimension
Geographical Area
Priority Sectors in the Northern Dimension
Four partners: EU, Iceland, Norway and Russia
Economic Cooperation
Freedom, Security and Justice
External Security, Civil Protection
Research, Education and Culture
Environment, Nuclear Safety and Natural Resources
The ND area ranges from the European Arctic and Sub-Arctic to the southern shores of the Baltic Sea encompassing the countries in its vicinity, as well as the North West Russia in the East to Iceland and Greenland in the West
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Social Wellfare and Health Care

4. Priority Sectors in the Northern Dimension
Objectives (Oslo Declaration of 27 October 2003 establishing the NDPHS)
Four partners: EU, Iceland, Norway and Russia
Promote sustainable development in the ND area by improving people’s health and social well-being
Economic Cooperation
Contribute to intensified co-operation in social and health
development
Freedom, Security and Justice
Assist Partners and Participants in improving their capacity to set priorities in health and social well-being
External Security, Civil Protection
Research, Education and Culture
Enhance co-ordination of international activities within the ND area
Environment, Nuclear Safety and Natural Resources
NDPHS
Social Wellfare and Health Care

5. Objectives (Oslo Declaration of 27 October 2003 establishing the NDPHS)
Partner Countries
Structure
Promote sustainable development in the ND area by improving people’s health and social well-being
Contribute to intensified co-operation in social and health
development
Assist Partners and Participants in improving their capacity to set priorities in health and social well-being
Enhance co-ordination of international activities within the ND area
Estonia
Lithuania
Finland
Norway
Germany
Poland
Russia
Iceland
Latvia
Sweden

6. Partner Organisations
Structure
Partner Organisations
IOM
BEAC
NCM
CBSS
UNAIDS EC
WHO
ILO
BSSSC

7. Partner Organisations Bodies & Secretariat
Structure
Partner Organisations
Bodies & Secretariat
Partnership Annual Conference (More...)
Committee of Senior Representatives (More...)
Expert Groups and Task Groups (More...)
Secretariat (More...)

8. Priorities
Reduction of major communicable diseases and prevention of lifestyle related non-communicable diseases
Including HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, the use of illicit drugs, cardiovascular diseases and the consequences of socially distressing conditions
Enhancement and promotion of healthy and socially rewarding lifestyles
Including determinants of health and social well-being, such as sexual behaviour, alcohol consumption, smoking, the use of illicit drugs, peoples’ social and work environments and social skills

9. NDPHS Strategy
Adopted at a ministerial-level annual conference in 2009; guides the NDPHS from the year 2010 onwards; focuses on the following issues in the ND area:
Prevention of HIV/AIDS and associated infections and integration of social and health care for HIV infected individuals
Mitigation of resistance to antibiotics
Reduction of inequality in access to qualified primary health care
Health and other related needs of people kept in places of detention, including gender specific needs
Reduction of the impact on society and individuals of hazardous and harmful use of alcohol and illicit drugs, tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke
Implementation of the NDPHS Strategy on Health at Work
Improvement of public health and social well-being among indigenous peoples
Addressing main causes/risk-factors of lifestyle related NCDs
The NDPHS Strategy is co-related with the EUSBSR Priority Area “Health”

10. Implementation (areas of action)
High-level ministerial dialogue
Monitoring and assessment of the situation in the region
Development of policy recommendations
Facilitation of a coordinated development and implementation of regional projects
Dissemination of information, outreach and involvement of relevant stakeholders
Mainstreaming of results of cooperation

11. NDPHS’ tools
As a cooperative effort of governments, the EC and IGOs, the NDPHS has a platform that can be used to provide assistance and political support in developing and implementing regional cooperation
NDPHS Expert and Task Groups
Facilitate professional exchanges, increase co-ordination and monitor joint activities within their area of expertise
Develop strong partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders
Establish and maintain relations with international and national organisations, and other institutions as appropriate
Useful facilitation tools offered by the NDPHS: Website (incl. EUSBSR section), Database, Project Pipeline
Concrete project-based activities initiated and under development

12. List of Expert Groups and Task Groups
Expert Group on HIV/AIDS and Associated Infections (More...)
Expert Group on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (More...)
Expert Group on Primary Health and Prison Health Systems (More...)
Expert Group on Non-Communicable Diseases related to Lifestyles and Social and Working Environments (More...)
Task Group on Alcohol and Drug Prevention among Youth (More...)
Task Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (More...)
Task Group on Indigenous Mental Health, Addictions and Parenting (More...)
Task Group on Occupational Safety and Health (More...)

13. Project-related activities; quality label
Responsibility of Expert Groups and Task Groups
Development and implementation of regional projects in the areas of:
Communicable diseases (with a focus on HIV and tuberculosis)
Non-communicable diseases and healthy lifestyles (with a focus on healthy nutrition and alcohol abuse, in particular, among youth)
Occupational safety and health
Primary health care
Antimicrobial resistance
“NDPHS labelled projects” - quality projects which address regional challenges and produce tangible results with measurable impact
All projects developed by the NDPHS expert level structures
Projects from external actors can apply for the label. Details of the rules can be found at

14. EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
First EU macro-regional strategy
Addresses growing challenges faced by the region
Provides a platform for joining forces and working in cooperation to tackle common challenges
3 NOs: no new institutions, no new legislation, no new funding
EUSBSR Action Plan (latest revision of the plan in 2012)
17 Priority Areas; health has been “upgraded” to a separate PA: Health - improving and promoting people’s health, including its social aspects
4 Horizontal Actions: Spatial, Neighbours, Multi-level Governance, Climate
90+ Flagship Projects (Criteria to become a flagship project can be found in
Northern Dimension framework provides the basis for the external aspects of cooperation in the Baltic Sea region

15. For more information Please visit our website at www.ndphs.org
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16. NDPHS - a partnership committed to achieving tangible results
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NDPHS - a partnership committed to achieving tangible results
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17. Partnership Annual Conference (PAC)
Overall political guidance (policy orientation, possible joint activities of the NDPHS)
Works to improve co-ordination and policy coherence among Partners
Ensures an efficient exchange of information at a high level
Recommends measures for improved co-ordination of projects and programmes
Ensures political support and continued commitment among NDPHS Partners and Participants
Facilitates funding opportunities for activities in support of the Partnership objectives
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18. Committee of Senior Representatives (CSR)
Coordinates NDPHS activities between PACs
Follows-up on PACs, including preparation and monitoring of joint activities
Decides on procedural and financial matters relating to the functioning of the NDPHS and its mechanisms
Decides on the establishment and mandates of expert groups / task groups
Performs other tasks assigned by the PAC
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19. Expert Groups and Task Groups
Mandates / ToRs
Lead Partners, Chairs and ITAs
Annual work plans & annual progress reports
EG meetings (at least 2 per year), conferences, workshops
Develop/review, implement, monitor, appraise projects/activities
Co-ordinate, collaborate and develop partnerships with variety of stakeholders
Promote networking and facilitate professional exchanges
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20. EG on HIV/AIDS & Associated Infections
Roles and Objectives
Surveillance, awareness-raising, policy development, treatment and prevention regarding HIV/AIDS & AI
Working towards containment of the spread of HIV/AIDS & AI
Aiming to improve prevention of HIV/AIDS and related diseases and integrate social and health care services for HIV- infected individuals
Support co-ordinated and collaborative efforts
Promote networking and Partnership building among relevant stakeholders
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21. EG on Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Roles and Objectives
Analysing the nature and extent of alcohol and substance abuse problems in Partner Countries
Working towards containment of the alcohol and substance abuse related harm
Developing and facilitating implementation of policies with aim to reduce the impact of hazardous use of alcohol and illicit drugs
Aiming to change in pricing, access to and advertising of alcoholic beverages
Preventing and reducing tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke
Promoting networking and partnership building among relevant stakeholders
Monitoring the progress of the TG on Alcohol and Drug Prevention among Youth
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22. EG on Primary Health and Prison Health Systems
Roles and Objectives
Working towards strengthening of primary health and prison health systems
Reducing inequality in access to qualified primary health care
Ensuring that prison policy provides for that the health and other needs of inmates are readily met and easily accessed; that gender specific needs of women and children accompanying their mothers are addressed
Promoting collaboration among relevant stakeholders
Contributing to the coordination and implementation of EUSBSR
Monitoring the progress of the TG on Antimicrobial Resistance
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23. EG on Non-Communicable Diseases related to Lifestyles and Social and Work Environments
Roles and Objectives
Reducing lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases and promotion of good social and work environments
Reducing the impact of harmful use of alcohol and illicit drugs
Changing pricing, access to and advertising of alcoholic beverages
Preventing and reducing tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke
Implementing NDPHS Strategy on Health at Work
Improving public health and social well-being among indigenous peoples
Contributing to the coordination and implementation of EUSBSR
Monitoring the TG on Occupational Safety and Health and the TG on Indigenous Mental Health, Addictions and Parenting
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24. TG on Alcohol and Drug Prevention among Youth
Roles and Objectives
Aiming to reduce the impact on society and individuals of hazardous and harmful use of alcohol and illicit drugs in the ND countries
Developing a project proposal aimed at reducing the hazardous and harmful use of alcohol and drugs
Implementing the above mentioned project by 2014
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25. TG on Antimicrobial Resistance
Roles and Objectives
Counteracting the increasing resistance to antimicrobial agents in the ND area by contributing to policy formulation and strengthening coordination of activities
Performing surveillance of antimicrobial resistance trends and epidemiology
Increasing awareness among general population on the need to use antibiotics cautiously
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26. TG on Indigenous Mental Health, Addictions and Parenting
Roles and Objectives
Improving public health and social well-being among indigenous peoples by taking following steps:
improving mental health
preventing addictions
promoting child development and family/community health
Fostering collaboration on social inequalities in indigenous population mental health
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27. TG on Occupational Health and Safety
Roles and Objectives
Promoting health, safety and well-being in workplaces by developing, facilitating and assisting in implementing policies, programs and activities
Strengthening networking and collaboration between and within countries in the Baltic Sea region
Implementing the actions in the NDPHS Strategy on Health at Work
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28. Secretariat
Provides substantive, administrative and other support to CSR and PAC
Ensures continuity between rotating chairmanships
Supports expert, target and other Partnership groups
Creates links to other government, non-government and private institutions, including financing institutions
Collects and disseminates information (variety of channels: website, presentations at events, e-news, press-releases, e-newsletter, printed materials)
Develops and implements projects
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