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Venice Stakeholder Event Report is published
Within the European Union in recent years there has been growing recognition of the importance of sustainable regional development and the contribution of health to achieving it. This means health development leading to growth in social and human capital and the multiplier effect this can have in contributing massively to economic growth. This is reflected in the EU’s Cohesion Policy and the 2007-2013 round of Structural Funds which explicitly included health sector investment.
In the newer Member States and Convergence regions across Europe governments, politicians and policy makers see SF as an important funding source for supporting the modernisation of health services. But, the health sector is starting behind other sectors in using Structural Funds, and also faces the consequences of the current economic climate and financial instability. In this evolving operating environment It is likely that Member States will increasingly look to SF as a source of support for health sector investment and health gains.
The Venice Stakeholder Event held 25-26 February 2010 in Venice, Italy was part of a critical conversation between key stakeholders and EUREGIO III about to respond to these challenges effectively and sustainably.
The attached report is the summary of the discussions between the particiapants who represented key stakeholders working at (i) policy level (EU, national, regional); (ii) managing Structural Funds at national and regional levels (Opeartional Programme Managing Authorities and Programme Secretariats), as well as the end-users (organizations and intermediary bodies who seek access to SF for health-related investments).
Presentations and other related documents are available here.
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