Description
The main goal of the project is to initiate important new evidence-based activities, and develop practical tools that support local level in better public health practice. The local alcohol policy framework, developed within this project will serve as a good example of this practice. Therefore, all activities shall be continued after the end of the project. The project is composed of two major components: trainings (20) on different public health topics, and development of local alcohol policy framework. The project is targeting community members, who participate or influence the local level decision-making process which impacts public health (local politicians and local government officials, members of local health coalitions, entrepreneurs, NGOs etc).
Summary of project results
The Project was composed of two major components: trainings on different public health topics, and development of local alcohol policy framework. The main goal was to initiate important new evidence-based activities, and develop practical tools that support the local level in better public health practice. Trainings: Seven different training programes was developed during the project. Altogether 24 trainings took place and 726 people attended (including opening seminar participants). Alcohol policy: All project activities were carried out as planned. In three piloting municipalities, a wide target group was influenced by the activities, including young people, parents, school headmasters, teachers, entrepreneurs, retail workers, municipality leaders and officials, members of the councils, and local community. In two of the three municipalities consistent support of the municipality leaders and council has been achieved. Collaboration between different parties has increased for systematic development of alcohol policy. In municipalities that were involved in the project activities, the awareness and in some municipalities also the readiness for planning and putting into practice activities in alcohol prevention has improved. Public debate following the project has encouraged other municipalities to plan systematic activities in alcohol prevention
Summary of bilateral results