Workshop: Neighbours networking for health
Wednesday 1 October 2008, 09:00–12:00

The value of northern and southern networks for developing and advancing health policy

Health, peace, prosperity and stability are important aims. This
workshop will demonstrate the added value of two regional
networks for health contributing to the achievement of these
aims.

The Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS) is operating since 2003 under the Northern Dimension Policy. The South-eastern Europe (SEE) Health Network was established in 2001 under the Stability Pact. Both networks provide cooperation platforms for joint actions of EU and non-EU countries, as well as for international and intergovernmental organisations.

Chaired and facilitated by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies Opening session:

What we expect from the networks
Statements by

A Rys, Director, European Commission, Health and Consumers DG
P Mierzewski, Council of Europe >>Download
M Sedgley, Technical Officer, Public Health Services, WHO Regional Officer for Europe >> Download

The South-Eastern Europe Health Network – achievements and working methods >> Download
S Cicevalieva, S Krstev, V Puratic

The Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Well-being – achievements and working methods >> Download Part 1 >> Download Part 2
M Maciejowski

Panel discussion: future directions of the networking mechanisms >> Download
A Rys, M Sedgley, P Mierzewski, M Maciejowski and others

European Commission (Host), Council of Europe, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being, South-eastern Europe Health Network, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe