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Table 3 Overall coordination features for HEPA policies in six European countries

From: Cross-sector cooperation in health-enhancing physical activity policymaking: more potential than achievements?

Country

Overall coordination features

Denmark

Regional/local responsibilities; decentralized; citizens hearings

Finland

Rather centralized at all levels; ministerial responsibility; network arrangements

Italy

Rather decentralised; network arrangements; strong individuals; private sector involvement

The Netherlands

Rather centralized at strategic level with local network arrangements including private sector; strong central agencies; law-based approaches for policymaking

Romania

Centralized responsibility with fragmented network arrangements; emphasis on local circumstances

England (United Kingdom)

Rather centralized at strategic levels; ministerial responsibility with network arrangements at national and local levels