1. Joint Action on Health Inequalities: Equity Action Teresa Keating Institute of Public Health in Ireland www.publichealth.ie 4 th June 2014 1

2. EU Health Programme funded projects 2004-2007 2007-2010 2011-2012 Equity Action 2011-2014 2014-2017

3. Equity Action Four strands: Provide governments with tools for shaping policy and assessing impact Engage regions through establishment of a learning network and encourage better use of EU structural funds Knowledge sharing and developing and informed approach to policy through establishment of an EU-wide scientific reference group Mobilise stakeholder support by facilitating international and national stakeholder debates to build commitment to the health inequalities agenda across society

4. Participation Co-ordinator Contract holder Project partner Work package lead Work package partner Collaborating partner Consider benefits and costs of involvement at different levels

5. Benefits and challenges Collaboration/exchange of ideas & experience and networking Greater awareness of EU policy environment Financial/ administrative arrangements Workload – getting the balance right Level of participation/ knowing your partners

6. Teresa.Keating@publichealth.ie www.publichealth.ie www.health-inequalities.eu http://eurohealthnet.eu/research/completed- projects 6