Table 2 Key coordination and cooperation structures and processes for HEPA policies in six European countries

Government/Regional/Local committees or working groups with cross-sector representatives

X

X

X

X

X

X

National/regional/local politically elected councils

X

X

X

Contacts between public sector officers responsible for HEPA between levels

X

X

X

X

Established system of policymaking process

X

Intersectoral committees or working groups for HEPA

X

X

Scientific advisory groups/institutes/individuals

X

X

X

Steering committees

X

X

Administrative working groups including only public sector officers

X

Private sector involvement in policymaking

X

X

X

Formal consultation on HEPA policy for stakeholders

X

X

X

X

X

Public hearings for citizens

X

X

X

Field visits to make a policy

X