The Contribution of Health Promotion to Democracy: Fostering Participation, Equity, and Intersectoral Action in Local Governance
Health promotion activities generate multiple co-benefits beyond health and wellbeing. Some additional advantages include strengthening democracy through co-creation processes that improve local health governance. By empowering citizens with knowledge and shared decision-making power, these initiatives foster healthier living environments from a bottom-up perspective, reinforcing participation, democratic principles, a sense of belonging, and social cohesion.
Tackling NCDs is a challenging and complex task. JA PreventNCD uses a community action for health methodology that engages communities, and the different actors involved to work hand in hand toward a common solution.
This webinar aims to explore how the intersectoral and participatory process itself has the potential to improve people's capacities and knowledge to reach agreements and contribute to solving complex health problems, addressing the determinants of health to achieve a healthier and more democratic society.