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National Platforms Effective tool for advocacy
Agnese Knabe
Project coordinatorEuropean Public Health Alliance
Civic Alliance – Latvia
17 October, 2006, Cyprus
European Public Health Alliance
1. The idea of networking
2. European networks
3. European Public Health Alliance – European network
17 October, 2006, Cyprus
European Public Health Alliance
NetworksContacts 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
NetworkRelations and collaboration between
different persons individuals Groups Organisations
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
• Sense of security• Mutual benefit• Information recourse• Knowledge• New contacts (recourses)• Influence the quality of your life
The idea of networking
European networks
White Paper on European governanceBetter involvement of civil society, that meets the needs of
publicDemocracy depends on people being able to take part in
public debate
“growing social and political importance of networks understood as interaction between individuals and/or organisations (communities, regional and local authorities, undertakings, administrations, research centres and so on) in a non-hierarchical way and where every participant is responsible for a part of the resources needed to achieve the common objective”
European networks
White Paper on European governance
The Commission therefore envisaged developing a more systematic and proactive approach to working with key networks to enable them to contribute to decision-shaping and policy execution, and examining how the framework for transnational co-operation of regional or local actors could be better supported at EU level for the purpose of presenting proposals.
European networks
Participatory Democracy
New Treaty on Constitution for Europe Art. I-47 Institutions should have open transparent and regular
dialogue with civil society
Commission organises consultations with stakeholders to ensure the transparency and coherence
European networks
Minimum Standards
Equal rights for business sector an NGOs for consultations in EU institutions
Transparency of consultations between EU institutions and stakeholders
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
European Public Health Alliance
Monitor, analyse and inform Raise awarenessEngage and consultChallengeEmpowerRepresent
The role of the NGO sector
About EPHA
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
Health advocates Disease specific patient groups Academic researchers Health professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses
and pharmacists) Consumer groups Environment organisations Development organisations
Benefit for membersInformation on actual Public health issues and EU policy developments
• Monthly Newsletter• web page• members only site
Expertise on political and legal documentsAdvocacy in European levelContactsProject opportunitiesCapacity building activities
EPHA members
How does EPHA work?
Advocacy
Working groups
At present there are 5 ongoing working groups on the following subjects:
Alcohol Health care Non-conventional medicine Food and Nutrition Health and Environment Health and Enlargement Pharmaceuticals
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
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.
The role of NGOs in Brussels
European Networks
Civil Society Contact Group
since 2002
brings together seven large rights and value based NGO sectors
Environment Social Development Women Culture human rights public health
Civil Society Contact Group aim to represent the views and interests of
rights and value based civil society organisations across the European Union on major issues, which affect across the sectors of activity.
objective is to encourage and promote a
transparent and structured civil dialogue that is accessible, properly facilitated, inclusive, fair, and respectful of the autonomy of NGOs
European Networks
Civil Society Contact Group The EU Civil Society Contact Group promotes
the concept of participatory democracy and places a particular focus on the implementation of art. 47 of the Constitutional Treaty
believes that NGOs across Europe should form part of a regular, structured, and guaranteed dialogue with the EU Institutions
European Networks
Civil Society Contact Group The handbook Make active European citizenship a realityTo bridge the gap between “Brussels” and the
“grassroots”Designed for “newcomers” NGOs and activists
for influencing EU policies Structure of EU institutions tools for lobbying Where to get more information
www.act4europe.org
European Networks
European Public Health Alliance
“Development of national platforms on public health in 10 new EU member states”
Capacity building and awareness raising Method material “Creating national public health
alliances in the new member countries of the European Union. Handbook for organisation building”
CEE section in www.epha.org www.ngo.epha.org
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
www.epha.org