REsearch into POlicy to enhance Physical Activity (REPOPA) was a five-year project funded by the European Commission, that aimed to integrate scientific research knowledge, expert know-how and real-world policymaking process to increase synergy and sustainability in promoting health and preventing disease, and to promote physical activity in structural policymaking.

Objectives:

• Building on evidence and experiences on policy-making processes;
• Studying innovative ’win-win’ ways to collaborate between academia and policymakers;
• Establishing structures and best practices for future health promotion.

Expected outcomes:

• Increased use of research evidence in policymaking;
• Closer understanding and collaboration between academia, practice and policymakers/politicians;
• Increased collaboration across sectors in physical activity policy-making;
• Sustainable knowledge integration;
• Improved theoretical and methodological competences.