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IDF Europe News Update March 2014
Your monthly update on policy and advocacy across Europe
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In the Spotlight
WHO releases tools for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases - In the context of the Global NCD action plan 2013-2020, WHO has developed a number of tools ranging from setting national targets and developing national multisectoral policies and plans to measuring results. The list of tools aims to provide information and guidance on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of evidence-based interventions. Click here to access the tools.
 2014 European Elections Toolkit: a strong voice for diabetes in Europe - On 22-25 May, EU citizens will elect a new European Parliament to represent their interests for the next 5 years. As the European Parliament is the only directly elected European Institution, these elections are a unique opportunity for the European diabetes community to encourage policy-makers to commit to the diabetes cause. IDF Europe has released a European Elections Toolkit that looks closely at the upcoming European elections and at the challenges and opportunities they represent for the diabetes community, providing information about candidates as well as tips on how to reach out to them. To download the toolkit, click here.
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Reminder - Policy Puzzle survey: have your say on the evolution of diabetes policies in your country! Questionnaires for the 4th edition of Diabetes: the Policy Puzzle are available online or in Word documents for you to fill in. Your expertise is essential to provide evidence to policy makers on the urgent need to improve policies for diabetes across Europe. Deadline to complete the questionnaires is 18 April 2014. Send back your questionnaires to Elodie@idf-europe.org and Mayur@idf-europe.org. For more information, click here.
Apply to the IDF Europe Youth Leadership Camp - Do not miss the opportunity to meet youth advocates in diabetes from all over Europe, share your experiences and learn about the work of IDF Europe and how you can get involved in helping raise awareness of diabetes. This year's camp will take place in Croatia from 7 to 13 July. Deadline for applications: 30 April 2014. For more information on the camp and on how to apply, click here.
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Survey on Member States’ implementation of the salt reduction framework - This report is an overview of responses to a questionnaire sent to Member States in August 2012. The questionnaire sought to capture activities at national level from mid-2008 until mid-2012 that have taken place within the context of the Framework. To access the report, click here.
Health Expert Panel adopts first three opinions - The independent Expert Panel which advises the Commission on matters related to “effective ways of investing in health” has adopted its first three opinions. The first opinion is on a Frame of reference in relation to primary care with a special emphasis on financing systems and referral systems. The second looks at Criteria to identify priority areas when assessing the performance of health systems and the third is on an Assessment of the study on “Evaluation of public-private partnerships in health care delivery across the EU”. To read the opinions, click here.
Adoption of Health For Growth Programme - The European Parliament and Council adopted the Health for Growth Programme, the third multiannual programme of EU action in the field of health for the period 2014-2020. For further information about the programme and funding framework, click here.
 Pocket guide on Horizon 2020 - The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation is the biggest EU research and innovation programme ever. Almost €80 billion of funding is available over seven years (2014 to 2020). Horizon 2020 will help to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The goal is to ensure Europe produces world-class science and technology, removes barriers to innovation and makes it easier for the public and private sectors to work together in delivering solutions to big challenges facing our society. Click here to access a pocket guide that explains the programme in more detail available in all EU languages.
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Upcoming Events
• European Commission Summit on Chronic Diseases, 3-4 April, Brussels. Find out more.
• 7th Fundamental Right Platform, 10-11 April, Brussels. Find out more.
• The Future of Research on Child Obesity, 11 April, Brussels For further information, click here.
• e-Predice Annual Meeting, 14-15 April, Mallorca. Find out more.
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Not to be missed
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Reminder - Call for sports event and awareness initiatives: Over the coming months, IDF Europe will be collating all sporting initiatives carried out by diabetes associations. We look forward to sharing this mapping with you during the second half of this year. Send a short paragraph about planned or already organised initiatives to Giulia.Barenghi@idf-europe.org
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For more information or to subscribe to the IDF Europe News Update, contact Katie Gallagher at Katie.Gallagher@idf-europe.org
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