Coalitions and networks: facilitating global physical activity promotion

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Community Health

Background:

• Physical activity promotion is a critical public health strategy.
• Coalitions and networks play a vital role in implementing health initiatives.
• Understanding successful partnership models is essential for scaling interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize experiences of coalitions and networks in physical activity promotion.
• To identify key factors for successful partnerships in public health.
• To provide examples from the Brazilian context and international networks.

Main Methods:

• Review and synthesis of experiences from physical activity promotion coalitions and networks.
• Introduction of the concept of partnerships, particularly in the Brazilian context.
• Case study analysis of Agita São Paulo, RAFA-PANA, and Agita Mundo.

Main Results:

• Successful partnerships require careful consideration of financing, membership, and empowerment methods.
• Multi-level programs and networks (local, national, global) are crucial for sustained success.
• The examples highlight the importance of collaborative approaches in physical activity promotion.

Conclusions:

• Effective partnerships and networks are fundamental to physical activity promotion as a public health strategy.
• A comprehensive approach involving local, national, and global collaboration is necessary.
• Lessons learned from initiatives like Agita São Paulo, RAFA-PANA, and Agita Mundo offer valuable insights.