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Transparency & funding
To achieve its objectives, HCN currently obtains funding from partnerships with regions, as a lead or associate partner in EC funded projects, as a subcontractor to organisations in EC and publicly funded projects, in an advisory capacity to specific actions. This creates a broader portfolio of funding. This diversified support from both the EC, national and regional public authorities and other ethically acceptable sources, will continue to be crucial, providing baseline resources to enable HCN to continue to build and sustain momentum as a key European knowledge broker, capacity builder and technical advisor for health and sustainable regional development.
One of the core principles of in relation to HCN funding is transparency:
HCN always aims for clarity in what we do, openness about how we do it and with whom. A written agreement between the funder and HCN outlines the nature and amount of the funding and the period covered. The funding sources will be acknowledged with thanks on relevant publications and other outputs. The amount of funding received and the sources are included in the HCN Annual Report and published separately on the HCN website within one month of the Annual Audited Accounts being approved by the Council of Partners meeting of the following year.
Background documents
A framework for cooperation with funders
