EU Stakeholders survey on National EU4Health Focal Points Profile

This survey is conducted in the context of the Joint Action on Increasing Capacities of National Focal Point (JA NFP4Health) which aims to strengthen NFPs' knowledge and foster a consolidated and sustainable NFP network that can support Member States in achieving the health objectives established under the EU4Health Programme.

An ideal NFP Profile, indicating mission, functions, tasks and principles has been drafted to support the effective and sustainable implementation of the EU4Health programme at national level.

Setting a framework for the NFP System, where tasks and roles of the NFPs are clearly defined will enhance the services of the NFPs and will help establish an institutionalized NFP Network across the European Union and beyond.

The survey will contribute to finalize the definition of the EU4Health NFP profile (mission, functions, tasks and principles) and to enforce the basis of the institutionalized NFP network, starting from the national priorities, characteristics and needs.

The survey is targeted to a relevant target group: EU Stakeholders.

The survey has been carefully designed to ensure that the list of questions is consistently understood, including not only closed-ended questions to collect quantitative data, but also open-ended questions looking for specific qualitative data where answers will not be predetermined. Moreover, closed-questions has been designed using a Likert Scale with 5 possible responses, consisting of a statement or question, followed by a series of five answers. Furthermore, the physical layout of the survey has been designed to reduce the likelihood of errors on the respondents.

All the questions are mandatory if it not indicated the opposite. The estimated response time ranges from 20 to 25 minutes. We kindly ask to answer precisely in order to ensure an efficient evaluation of the survey.

In accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679, by filling in this survey, the respondent consents to the processing of the personal data provided for the purposes of pursuing the objectives of the JA NFP4Health project.

For further information or feedback, please contact janfp4health.italy@gmail.com or tamara.munoz@juntadeandalucia.es

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NFPs promulgate general and specific documentation on the EU4Health Programme (Strategic related documents, Annual Work Programme, Stakeholders Consultations and any other document published by the European Commision and/or by HaDEA)	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs organize promotional events and info days at national level with the aim to: Promote Annual Work Programme-in liaison the European Commission and the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs organize promotional events and info days at national level with the aim to: disseminate the results	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs organize promotional events and info days at national level with the aim to: Inform on the impact generated by the Programme at the national level	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs raise awareness of: Funding opportunities under the EU4Health Programme published in the Funding&Tender Portal	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs raise awareness of: Synergies with other health related programmes at European/national level, while improving cooperation with national and EU key stakeholders	1	2	3	4	5

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NFPs support potential applicants with the participation to the Programme aiming at increasing the participation and the performance	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs explain the scope and the modalities of types of action foreseen in EU4Health as well as ensuring that the proposals fall under the financial framework	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs when appropriate, organise courses and training sessions to strengthen the knowledge of relevant stakeholders	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs report to the European Commission the results, opportunities and difficulties encountered by applicants to participate and make proporsals for improvement purposes	1	2	3	4	5

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The services of NFPs will be established, operated and financed under the responsibility of the Member States and Associated Countries	1	2	3	4	5
In accordance with national law, consolidated rules for ensuring confidentiality and for avoiding conflicts of interest should be established	1	2	3	4	5
A dedicated national EU4Health Programme info-page has to be set up by the appointed national organization, in accordance to existing web portals: European Digital and Health Executive Agency (HaDEA), European Commission, European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control, NFP4Health website (the latter applicable during the project's life)	1	2	3	4	5
The NFPs service should be driven by the principles of transparency and equal access to the programme	1	2	3	4	5
The NFPs service should be impartial and independent	1	2	3	4	5
According to the scope of the mandate of the host organizations or national authorities, NFPs should be supported in terms of staff and equipment	1	2	3	4	5
The NFPs service should ensure an efficient communication channel (functional mailbox accessible during work hours, telephone number)	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs should be knowledgeable with the relevant sources of advice on related programmes in their country (NCPs, Managing Authorities, National networks…etc.)	1	2	3	4	5
Considering the collaborative nature of EU programmes and the European Health Union's objectives,the Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach and intersectorial action capacities, NFPs should participate actively in transnational networks (according to each national ecosystem in each MS) /European platforms in the field (NFPs Interaction Platform, EU Health Policy Platform. etc.) and develop mutually supporting relationships	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs should acquire technical/ soft skills and ensure an excellent communication and information channel, adapting to the variety of relevant stakeholders involved.	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs should ensure timely and comprehensive exchange of relevant information with their national representatives on the EU4Health Programme Committee and Steering Group where applicable	1	2	3	4	5

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Horizon Europe	1	2	3	4	5
Digital Europe	1	2	3	4	5
Erasmus+	1	2	3	4	5
Technical Support Instrument	1	2	3	4	5
Next Generation EU	1	2	3	4	5
NRRPs (National Recovery and Resilience Plans)	1	2	3	4	5
ESF+ (European Social Fund Plus)	1	2	3	4	5
ERDF (European Regional Development Fund)	1	2	3	4	5
LIFE	1	2	3	4	5
Connecting Europe Facility	1	2	3	4	5
Invest EU	1	2	3	4	5
ETC (European Territorial Cooperation)	1	2	3	4	5

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NFPs have an essential role in delivering the Programme's objectives and impacts thus, enhancing an increased participation at national level	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs act as the national experts for the Health Programme in EU countries	1	2	3	4	5
NFPs support the Programme implementation by promoting the equitable participation to the Programme and the dissemination of its results	1	2	3	4	5