The Platform

Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being

Organizations & Networks

10 June 2021 / Network

Description

The Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS) is a cooperative effort of governments of Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, and Sweden, the European Commission and eight international organisations. The NDPHS was formally established at a ministerial-level meeting on 27 October 2003, in Oslo, Norway and it provides a unique platform for taking concerted action in the field of health and social wellbeing. By bringing together experts to learn from each other and to develop joint activities, the NDPHS strengthens collaboration and coordination of international activities in the Northern Dimension area. As an established network of experts and policymakers, the NDPHS provides evidence-based policy advice, supports strengthening of health institutions and their access to funding.

Objectives

The NDPHS’s vision is to lead the way to sustainable and inclusive societies with equal opportunities for good health and wellbeing for all in the Northern Dimension area throughout the life course. The NDPHS works together with people from the Northern Dimension area for the benefit of the wider public - in an effort to help improve human health and social wellbeing. As a network of equal Partners and leading experts in the field of health and social wellbeing, the NDPHS is a platform for intensifying cooperation, exchanging knowledge and experiences, enhancing capacity building and supporting evidence-based policy-making.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Integrated Care

Long-term Care

Geographic Scope

Europe

Sector

Health Care

Other

Social Care

Other Information

Northern Dimension area, public health, social well-being, AgeFLAG, healthy ageing, policy advice, collaboration, platform

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