The various constituents of the “Sud Entre Sambre et Meuse intersectoral platform” have now been clearly defined. The health promotion legislation and the establishment of decentralized support are the cornerstones of this programme. The choice of a global conceptual model, integrating the health promotion approach into its territorial and intersectoral dimensions, as well as a detailed knowledge of the territory of action constitute the framework of this programme.This structure has allowed the development of health promotion strategies: modification of professionals’ and politicians’ behaviour, emergence of new services for the population, increasing implication of politicians, professionals, inhabitants, and implementation of actions designed to improve the environment (mobility, housing).In line with the definition of health promotion, this local dynamic is a permanently evolving process according to fluctuations of partnerships, modifications of the local context and the effects of the actions undertaken. However, its objective always remains improvement of the quality of life of all citizens and the development of their capacity to be actors in this improvement..
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