Overview

This special issue seeks to clarify and explain what social participation is about, why it should be prioritised, and how it can be advanced at country level. The voices of key constituencies present the pertinence of social participation for them now, and their priorities for its implementation. The articles tackle key questions around policy uptake, representation, capacities, monitoring and evaluation, financing, and sustaining engagement over time. This Eurohealth was launched at the World Health Assembly on 28 May 2024.