1. Policy-to-project-to-policy Conference
Copenhagen, Denmark
28 April 2016

2. Policy-to-project-to-policy Conference Opening of the Conference
Marek Maciejowski
Director, NDPHS Secretariat
Copenhagen, Denmark
28 April 2016

3. Policy-to-project-to-policy Conference
Welcoming words by the NDPHS CSR Chair
Ivi Normet
CSR Chair, Deputy Secretary General on Health,
Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs
Copenhagen, Denmark
28 April 2016

4. Policy-to-project-to-policy Conference
The concept of the “policy-to-project-to-policy” cycle
Marek Maciejowski
Director, NDPHS Secretariat
Copenhagen, Denmark
28 April 2016

5. “Policy-to-project-to-policy” cycle

6. “Policy-to-project-to-policy” cycle Why is it important?
Policies aim to bring about systemic changes but they cannot trigger changes alone and require successful implementation
Individual projects rarely impact a whole sector or the quality of governance structures in general
Improvements in policy frameworks (e.g. health service reforms) can boost developments in the social and economic spheres. Projects helping improve policies are favoured

7. “Policy-to-project-to-policy” cycle What is it about?
Making progress in addressing regional challenges
Making considerations and acting in a comprehensive and holistic way
Ensuring regional efforts are strategically-oriented, coordinated and focused
Spending scarce public resources in an effective and efficient way
Helping achieve tangible, WARRANTED and lasting results
Engaging policy/decision-makers and project implementers alike, and making them work in a mutually supporting manner
Making a difference!

8. Policy-to-project  Making policies and strategies happen
Take a comprehensive and integrated approach in the planning of interventions and the management of projects
Deliver results within the polices prescribed for our region
PA Health projects need to adhere to the EUSBSR objectives and priorities (NB. Criteria for EUSBSR flagships!)
Project proponents, who plan to develop and implement projects within the PA Heath, need to meet certain expectations (NB. PAC Letters of Support!)

9. Project-to-policy  Improving policies and strategies
Policies and strategies need to…
Be adaptive and responsive
Be evidence-based
Undergo reality-check (ex-post evaluation for effectiveness)
Policy advisory support needs to be rooted in practical local-level projects
Broad and lasting impact of projects is best achieved through influencing and shaping policies
Engage with policy/decision-makers from early project stages, and consider the channels that can be used to achieve best impact
Ensure that projects provide feedback to the policy level

10. Enjoy the conference!
This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the NDPHS Secretariat and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.