A regional physical activity network is being established jointly with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of Kuwait University. This network is known as PARNEM.

Objectives

The objectives of the network are to:

• provide and foster a communication forum for the sharing of research and practice within and between Member States on the national promotion of physical activity across the life course
• build capacity and awareness across different sectors and stakeholders and support the development of supportive policy and urban environments for physical activity; this includes but is not limited to linking professionals from across urban planning, transport planning, sports and recreation, education and health sectors