How to Strengthen Capacity to Influence Healthy Public Policies
This document was developed by the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP).
Key messages
- This document provides avenues for reflection and action that public health policy makers, managers and professionals can adapt to their specific contexts to more effectively influence and implement HPPs.
- The following five dimensions encompass key levers for strengthening the capacities of public health organizations to advance HPPs:
- Partnerships: Collaborating with intersectoral actors is crucial to promoting the implementation of HPPs.
- Organizational structures and resources: Sustainably financing public health initiatives and creating teams dedicated to HPPs are key activities for strengthening capacities.
- Workforce: Training professionals to promote HPPs and fostering collaboration within teams are key factors for building capacity.
- Knowledge development: Collecting local data and making information accessible helps influence policy decisions.
- Leadership and governance: Fostering the commitment of leaders at all levels is essential to the success of HPP initiatives, with a focus on prioritizing health equity.
