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Résumé Presque 8 ans après l'intervention internationale au Kosovo de 1999, celui-ci se retrouve face à la difficulté de construire un état démocratique durable, développant son économie et encourageant une société civile participative, suivant ainsi son agenda de démocratisation. Alors que la mission de l'ONU se prépare à partir, une mission sous contrôle de l'UE, l'EU Planning Team se prépare à prendre la relève. À partir de cette situation, il est pertinent de contribuer à la discussion actuelle sur la construction étatique et le développement du discours, particulièrement dans le cas du Kosovo en tant que nouveau pays. Cet article, qui s'appuiera sur la démocratisation et l'agenda de construction étatique, prendra en compte les prémisses du développement social à travers l'analyse du capital social, en examinant son potentiel comme un catalyseur qui, dans de tels contextes, pourrait amener de grands résultats. Cet article sera basé sur l'approche théorique de Robert Putnam et son concept de capital social. Se référant à la recherche empirique, Robert Putnam a développé les « instruments de Putnam » qui sont surtout connus comme un index élaboré de civicness qui inclut : la confiance, les normes de réciprocité, le réseau, le lien et la rencontre au Kosovo. En utilisant ces indicateurs, cet article explorera la dépendance causale que le rôle des réseaux d'engagement civique joue sur les autres aspects de la vie au Kosovo. La théorie de Putnam nous aidera à comprendre pourquoi le capital social, incarné dans les réseaux horizontaux de l'engagement civique, améliore les performances du politique ( polity ) et de l'économie plutôt que l'inverse. De plus, nous analyserons concrètement les rôles et activités de la société civile et les médias au Kosovo, et plus particulièrement leur engagement pour venir à bout des clivages sociaux qui sont toujours présents dans la société kosovare d'après guerre. À l'issue de cet article, nous montrerons que le potentiel pour un capital social dans le Kosovo actuel, bénéficiant de bonnes opportunités par la tradition civique actuelle, doit aussi faire face à un immense défi, celui d'une situation politique et économique compliquée. En conclusion nous verrons que la tentative de faciliter une société civile forte, capable de régénérer le capital social dans une situation d'après guerre doit prendre en compte la manière de la mettre aux normes avec les exigences de temps et de développement social/institutionnel. Cela nécessitera une analyse de l'engagement à long terme de l'UE.

When referring to the recent period (late 1980s and early 1990s), the emergence of (Ngos, local authorities, North/South cooperation programmes, association of village structures, migrant associations.) involved in promoting territorial development at the local level in the Kayes region of Mali. In the same period, the notion of sustainable development emerges on the international scene. in this perspective, many stakeholders are interested in the use of this concept as a test of public territorial development policies through institutional reforms at decentralization. The use of this concept by the various actors is a research issue in the field of social sciences. The objective of this work is: to understand the conceptual articulation of these concepts of development through sustainable development policies initiated by decentralization and decentralised cooperation programmes; to analyse how sustainable development schemes are appropriate by actors in the Kayes region. Particular attention is paid to the decision-making processes (who participates? who decides? according to what methods? on what issues? etc.) and their effects on the expectations of local people, changes in their living conditions and their citizenship. ; Lorsqu'on se réfère à la période récente (fin des années 1980 et début des années 1990), on constate l'émergence d'acteurs (ONG, collectivités locales, programmes de coopération Nord/Sud, associations des structures villageoises, associations de migrants.) engagés dans la promotion du développement territorial au niveau local dans la région de Kayes au Mali. Dans la même période, émerge sur la scène internationale la notion de développement durable. Dans cette perspective, beaucoup d'acteurs s'intéressent à l'usage de cette notion à l'épreuve des politiques publiques de développement territorial par les réformes institutionnelles de la décentralisation. L'usage de cette notion par les différents acteurs constitue un enjeu de recherche dans le domaine des sciences sociales. L'objectif de ce ...

When referring to the recent period (late 1980s and early 1990s), the emergence of (Ngos, local authorities, North/South cooperation programmes, association of village structures, migrant associations.) involved in promoting territorial development at the local level in the Kayes region of Mali. In the same period, the notion of sustainable development emerges on the international scene. in this perspective, many stakeholders are interested in the use of this concept as a test of public territorial development policies through institutional reforms at decentralization. The use of this concept by the various actors is a research issue in the field of social sciences. The objective of this work is: to understand the conceptual articulation of these concepts of development through sustainable development policies initiated by decentralization and decentralised cooperation programmes; to analyse how sustainable development schemes are appropriate by actors in the Kayes region. Particular attention is paid to the decision-making processes (who participates? who decides? according to what methods? on what issues? etc.) and their effects on the expectations of local people, changes in their living conditions and their citizenship. ; Lorsqu'on se réfère à la période récente (fin des années 1980 et début des années 1990), on constate l'émergence d'acteurs (ONG, collectivités locales, programmes de coopération Nord/Sud, associations des structures villageoises, associations de migrants.) engagés dans la promotion du développement territorial au niveau local dans la région de Kayes au Mali. Dans la même période, émerge sur la scène internationale la notion de développement durable. Dans cette perspective, beaucoup d'acteurs s'intéressent à l'usage de cette notion à l'épreuve des politiques publiques de développement territorial par les réformes institutionnelles de la décentralisation. L'usage de cette notion par les différents acteurs constitue un enjeu de recherche dans le domaine des sciences sociales. L'objectif de ce ...

In 2010, the appraisal of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) indicated that all the countries and the different actors involved in this process should underlay their efforts to implement projects adapted to the nature of the various societies. To this end, the issue of "culture" has emerged as an obvious and inherent factor in achieving these goals.Our research issue raises in this context through a geostrategic area which undergoes great changes in the political, economic and social level. Thus, can the culture constitute a basic element in the development programs undertaken in the Arab States? The present thesis is developed through three main stages. First, the integration of culture in this process as a real sector. Then, the means and methods used by the different actors involved and concerned with the field of culture in the Arab countries. Finally, specific indicators related to the region which could show the limits, but also the potential of Arab States.This approach acts as clearing, insofar as the development through cultural sector remains largely untapped in the Arab world. However, the changes occurring in recent years in the region can lead to a genuine reconsideration of the cultural sector and its relationship with the development process. ; En 2010, le bilan sur les objectifs du millénaire pour le développement (OMD) a révélé que l'ensemble des pays ainsi que les différents acteurs impliqués dans ce processus devaient redoubler leurs efforts afin de mettre en place des projets adaptés à la nature des diverses sociétés. À cet effet, la question de la « culture » s'est imposée comme un facteur évident et inhérent à l'accomplissement de ces objectifs. C'est dans ce cadre que se pose notre problématique de recherche à travers une zone géostratégique qui subit de grands bouleversements au niveau politique, économique et social. De cette manière, la culture peut-elle constituer un élément de base dans les programmes de développement entrepris dans les États arabes ? Cette présente thèse ...

In 2010, the appraisal of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) indicated that all the countries and the different actors involved in this process should underlay their efforts to implement projects adapted to the nature of the various societies. To this end, the issue of "culture" has emerged as an obvious and inherent factor in achieving these goals.Our research issue raises in this context through a geostrategic area which undergoes great changes in the political, economic and social level. Thus, can the culture constitute a basic element in the development programs undertaken in the Arab States? The present thesis is developed through three main stages. First, the integration of culture in this process as a real sector. Then, the means and methods used by the different actors involved and concerned with the field of culture in the Arab countries. Finally, specific indicators related to the region which could show the limits, but also the potential of Arab States.This approach acts as clearing, insofar as the development through cultural sector remains largely untapped in the Arab world. However, the changes occurring in recent years in the region can lead to a genuine reconsideration of the cultural sector and its relationship with the development process. ; En 2010, le bilan sur les objectifs du millénaire pour le développement (OMD) a révélé que l'ensemble des pays ainsi que les différents acteurs impliqués dans ce processus devaient redoubler leurs efforts afin de mettre en place des projets adaptés à la nature des diverses sociétés. À cet effet, la question de la « culture » s'est imposée comme un facteur évident et inhérent à l'accomplissement de ces objectifs. C'est dans ce cadre que se pose notre problématique de recherche à travers une zone géostratégique qui subit de grands bouleversements au niveau politique, économique et social. De cette manière, la culture peut-elle constituer un élément de base dans les programmes de développement entrepris dans les États arabes ? Cette présente thèse ...

In 2010, the appraisal of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) indicated that all the countries and the different actors involved in this process should underlay their efforts to implement projects adapted to the nature of the various societies. To this end, the issue of "culture" has emerged as an obvious and inherent factor in achieving these goals.Our research issue raises in this context through a geostrategic area which undergoes great changes in the political, economic and social level. Thus, can the culture constitute a basic element in the development programs undertaken in the Arab States? The present thesis is developed through three main stages. First, the integration of culture in this process as a real sector. Then, the means and methods used by the different actors involved and concerned with the field of culture in the Arab countries. Finally, specific indicators related to the region which could show the limits, but also the potential of Arab States.This approach acts as clearing, insofar as the development through cultural sector remains largely untapped in the Arab world. However, the changes occurring in recent years in the region can lead to a genuine reconsideration of the cultural sector and its relationship with the development process. ; En 2010, le bilan sur les objectifs du millénaire pour le développement (OMD) a révélé que l'ensemble des pays ainsi que les différents acteurs impliqués dans ce processus devaient redoubler leurs efforts afin de mettre en place des projets adaptés à la nature des diverses sociétés. À cet effet, la question de la « culture » s'est imposée comme un facteur évident et inhérent à l'accomplissement de ces objectifs. C'est dans ce cadre que se pose notre problématique de recherche à travers une zone géostratégique qui subit de grands bouleversements au niveau politique, économique et social. De cette manière, la culture peut-elle constituer un élément de base dans les programmes de développement entrepris dans les États arabes ? Cette présente thèse ...

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) engaged in the elaboration of set of accounting standards in response to the growing need for financial reporting harmonization. Although the standardization process serves the public interest by relying on a Due Process allowing the participation of all stakeholders interested many studies analyzing the same process in the private sector reveal that this standards development procedure is not democratic.This research ensures continuity to studies undertaken in the private accounting context and analyzes the IPSASB Due Process. After highlighting the relevance of the participatory democracy approach the study mobilizes the three-dimensional theory of Lukes' power (1974 [2005]) in order to understand the phases preceding the development of the public accounting conceptual framework. The participatory process analysis involves identifying respondents and their change requests using thematic content analysis method. The study compares then different versions of the conceptual framework document in order to appreciate the sensitivity of the IPSASB to the comments addressed by the participants. This study emphasizes that changes brought by the IPSASB in response to the commentaries received during the Due Process remain minor ones. The Due Process appears then as a conservative mechanism that permits conflict avoidance and a consensus building strategy ; En réponse à un besoin d'harmonisation comptable, le normalisateur international de la comptabilité publique (IPSASB) propose un référentiel normatif IPSAS avec l'objectif avoué de servir l'intérêt général. Son processus de normalisation repose sur un mécanisme de consultation (Due Process) ouvert à tous, mais les résultats des études engagées dans le secteur privé pour analyser des processus de consultation, similaires à celui de l'IPSASB, révèlent que ces dispositifs ne sont pas démocratiques. Cette recherche s'inscrit dans la continuité de ces études, n'ayant pas trouvé écho dans le secteur ...

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) engaged in the elaboration of set of accounting standards in response to the growing need for financial reporting harmonization. Although the standardization process serves the public interest by relying on a Due Process allowing the participation of all stakeholders interested many studies analyzing the same process in the private sector reveal that this standards development procedure is not democratic.This research ensures continuity to studies undertaken in the private accounting context and analyzes the IPSASB Due Process. After highlighting the relevance of the participatory democracy approach the study mobilizes the three-dimensional theory of Lukes' power (1974 [2005]) in order to understand the phases preceding the development of the public accounting conceptual framework. The participatory process analysis involves identifying respondents and their change requests using thematic content analysis method. The study compares then different versions of the conceptual framework document in order to appreciate the sensitivity of the IPSASB to the comments addressed by the participants. This study emphasizes that changes brought by the IPSASB in response to the commentaries received during the Due Process remain minor ones. The Due Process appears then as a conservative mechanism that permits conflict avoidance and a consensus building strategy ; En réponse à un besoin d'harmonisation comptable, le normalisateur international de la comptabilité publique (IPSASB) propose un référentiel normatif IPSAS avec l'objectif avoué de servir l'intérêt général. Son processus de normalisation repose sur un mécanisme de consultation (Due Process) ouvert à tous, mais les résultats des études engagées dans le secteur privé pour analyser des processus de consultation, similaires à celui de l'IPSASB, révèlent que ces dispositifs ne sont pas démocratiques. Cette recherche s'inscrit dans la continuité de ces études, n'ayant pas trouvé écho dans le secteur ...

This research deals with issues linked to local democracy and institutional innovation. Through empirical exploration of the construction of a territory project coordinated by different kinds of actors from a community centre in Dunkirk, we noted that the perceptible quality of intersubjectivities both gives birth to appropriate symbols and new frameworks for dynamic collaborative actions. Spaces are constructed that way : they are those of continuous socialization through which political interests raise. Having mediators coach this kind of sensitive societal game is an important stake. Our civic capabilities develop that way because links between these spaces and the forms taken by citizenship reflect social interactions built upon the experience of consideration. They are places of exchange of social representations. Thus, varied and innovative collective deliberations processes build delicate balances between actors of a given territory. Our research propose to highlight the sensitive springs of the forms of consent and solidarity in order to interrogate the collective management of emotions.In doing so, we have understood the specificities of citizenship competencies and the qualities of the public space. Our reflection is based upon a pragmatic thinking embodied by authors such as John Dewey, Erving Goffman but also Daniel Cefaï, George Marcus and Richard Shusterman. The latter combines with sociologies represented by Max Weber, Georg Simmel or Edgar Morin, and is completed at last with observations by Maurice Leblanc, Loïc blondiaux or Pierre Rosanvallon on democratic participation. ; Les problématiques liées à la démocratie locale et à l'innovation institutionnelle constituent le thème de recherche de notre travail. Suite à notre exploration empirique, celle de la construction d'un projet de territoire coordonné par une maison de quartier à Dunkerque impliquant différents types d'acteurs, nous avons constaté que la qualité sensible des intersubjectivités donne naissance à des symboles appropriés et à la ...

This research deals with issues linked to local democracy and institutional innovation. Through empirical exploration of the construction of a territory project coordinated by different kinds of actors from a community centre in Dunkirk, we noted that the perceptible quality of intersubjectivities both gives birth to appropriate symbols and new frameworks for dynamic collaborative actions. Spaces are constructed that way : they are those of continuous socialization through which political interests raise. Having mediators coach this kind of sensitive societal game is an important stake. Our civic capabilities develop that way because links between these spaces and the forms taken by citizenship reflect social interactions built upon the experience of consideration. They are places of exchange of social representations. Thus, varied and innovative collective deliberations processes build delicate balances between actors of a given territory. Our research propose to highlight the sensitive springs of the forms of consent and solidarity in order to interrogate the collective management of emotions.In doing so, we have understood the specificities of citizenship competencies and the qualities of the public space. Our reflection is based upon a pragmatic thinking embodied by authors such as John Dewey, Erving Goffman but also Daniel Cefaï, George Marcus and Richard Shusterman. The latter combines with sociologies represented by Max Weber, Georg Simmel or Edgar Morin, and is completed at last with observations by Maurice Leblanc, Loïc blondiaux or Pierre Rosanvallon on democratic participation. ; Les problématiques liées à la démocratie locale et à l'innovation institutionnelle constituent le thème de recherche de notre travail. Suite à notre exploration empirique, celle de la construction d'un projet de territoire coordonné par une maison de quartier à Dunkerque impliquant différents types d'acteurs, nous avons constaté que la qualité sensible des intersubjectivités donne naissance à des symboles appropriés et à la création de cadres d'actions collectives dynamiques. Des espaces se construisent de cette manière et sont ceux de la socialisation continue et de la construction des motifs politiques. La présence de médiateurs, envisagés, de ce point de vue, comme des accompagnateurs d'un "jeu social sensible", constitue un important enjeu politique. Nos compétences citoyennes se construisent de cette manière car les liens entre ces espaces et les formes que prend la citoyenneté traduisent des interactions sociales qui s'appuient sur l'expérience de la considération. Ils sont des lieux d'échanges des représentations sociales. Ainsi, des processus de délibérations collectives multiformes et innovants construisent des équilibres délicats entre les acteurs d'un territoire. Notre travail de recherche propose de mettre en exergue les ressorts sensibles des formes d'accords et de solidarités afin d'interroger la gestion collective des émotions. Nous avons de cette façon compris les caractéristiques des compétences citoyennes et les qualités de l'espace public. Notre réflexion s'appuie sur une pensée pragmatique, incarnée par des auteurs tel que John Dewey, Erving Goffman mais aussi Daniel Cefaï, George Marcus et Richard Shusterman. Cette dernière se combine avec les travaux des sociologies représentées par Max Weber, Georg Simmel ou Edgar Morin.Pour compléter, au final, les observations de Maurice Blanc, Loïc Blondiaux, ou encore Pierre Rosanvallon, relatives à la participation démocratique.

This research deals with issues linked to local democracy and institutional innovation. Through empirical exploration of the construction of a territory project coordinated by different kinds of actors from a community centre in Dunkirk, we noted that the perceptible quality of intersubjectivities both gives birth to appropriate symbols and new frameworks for dynamic collaborative actions. Spaces are constructed that way : they are those of continuous socialization through which political interests raise. Having mediators coach this kind of sensitive societal game is an important stake. Our civic capabilities develop that way because links between these spaces and the forms taken by citizenship reflect social interactions built upon the experience of consideration. They are places of exchange of social representations. Thus, varied and innovative collective deliberations processes build delicate balances between actors of a given territory. Our research propose to highlight the sensitive springs of the forms of consent and solidarity in order to interrogate the collective management of emotions.In doing so, we have understood the specificities of citizenship competencies and the qualities of the public space. Our reflection is based upon a pragmatic thinking embodied by authors such as John Dewey, Erving Goffman but also Daniel Cefaï, George Marcus and Richard Shusterman. The latter combines with sociologies represented by Max Weber, Georg Simmel or Edgar Morin, and is completed at last with observations by Maurice Leblanc, Loïc blondiaux or Pierre Rosanvallon on democratic participation. ; Les problématiques liées à la démocratie locale et à l'innovation institutionnelle constituent le thème de recherche de notre travail. Suite à notre exploration empirique, celle de la construction d'un projet de territoire coordonné par une maison de quartier à Dunkerque impliquant différents types d'acteurs, nous avons constaté que la qualité sensible des intersubjectivités donne naissance à des symboles appropriés et à la création de cadres d'actions collectives dynamiques. Des espaces se construisent de cette manière et sont ceux de la socialisation continue et de la construction des motifs politiques. La présence de médiateurs, envisagés, de ce point de vue, comme des accompagnateurs d'un "jeu social sensible", constitue un important enjeu politique. Nos compétences citoyennes se construisent de cette manière car les liens entre ces espaces et les formes que prend la citoyenneté traduisent des interactions sociales qui s'appuient sur l'expérience de la considération. Ils sont des lieux d'échanges des représentations sociales. Ainsi, des processus de délibérations collectives multiformes et innovants construisent des équilibres délicats entre les acteurs d'un territoire. Notre travail de recherche propose de mettre en exergue les ressorts sensibles des formes d'accords et de solidarités afin d'interroger la gestion collective des émotions. Nous avons de cette façon compris les caractéristiques des compétences citoyennes et les qualités de l'espace public. Notre réflexion s'appuie sur une pensée pragmatique, incarnée par des auteurs tel que John Dewey, Erving Goffman mais aussi Daniel Cefaï, George Marcus et Richard Shusterman. Cette dernière se combine avec les travaux des sociologies représentées par Max Weber, Georg Simmel ou Edgar Morin.Pour compléter, au final, les observations de Maurice Blanc, Loïc Blondiaux, ou encore Pierre Rosanvallon, relatives à la participation démocratique.

Policies are one of the key determinants which influence physical activity levels of the population and act structurally and sustainably within organizations, as well as environments where people live, work, move and play (Bauman et al., 2012, Golden et al, 2015). Effective Health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) policies need to be developed in systemic and intersectoral ways while being embedded into local ecosystems (De Leeuw et al., 2014, WHO, 2018, Rutter et al., 2020). However, most literature reports lack of solid evidence on the development of HEPA policies to inform and support local policymakers (Bull, 2018). Regarding the state of the literature, this thesis aims to contribute to knowledge on the development of local HEPA policies. Thus, this thesis hypothesis that there are some factors and process which influence and shape the development of HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory (i.e. Alpes-Maritimes and le Var). From this perspective, this thesis provided an overview of the emerging literature on the topic beginning with a scoping review (study 1). The first study also revealed that, currently, no standardized method to study local HEPA policies at the local level exists. Thus, a local HEPA framework analysis (i.e., CAPLA-Santé) was developed (study 2) to collect and study empirical data from 10 mid-sized municipalities in the French Riviera. The use of CAPLA-Santé with these municipalities provided an overview of the development of local HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory. Analysis of these policies made it possible to identify barriers, facilitators and opportunities to enhance their development and their effectiveness (study 3). In the same municipality samples, empirical data on the perceptions of local HEPA policies from elected officials and heads of departments from various sectors were collected (study 4). The analysis of this data contributed to the identification of barriers and facilitators of local HEPA policy development. Results from this study also suggest that ...

Policies are one of the key determinants which influence physical activity levels of the population and act structurally and sustainably within organizations, as well as environments where people live, work, move and play (Bauman et al., 2012, Golden et al, 2015). Effective Health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) policies need to be developed in systemic and intersectoral ways while being embedded into local ecosystems (De Leeuw et al., 2014, WHO, 2018, Rutter et al., 2020). However, most literature reports lack of solid evidence on the development of HEPA policies to inform and support local policymakers (Bull, 2018). Regarding the state of the literature, this thesis aims to contribute to knowledge on the development of local HEPA policies. Thus, this thesis hypothesis that there are some factors and process which influence and shape the development of HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory (i.e. Alpes-Maritimes and le Var). From this perspective, this thesis provided an overview of the emerging literature on the topic beginning with a scoping review (study 1). The first study also revealed that, currently, no standardized method to study local HEPA policies at the local level exists. Thus, a local HEPA framework analysis (i.e., CAPLA-Santé) was developed (study 2) to collect and study empirical data from 10 mid-sized municipalities in the French Riviera. The use of CAPLA-Santé with these municipalities provided an overview of the development of local HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory. Analysis of these policies made it possible to identify barriers, facilitators and opportunities to enhance their development and their effectiveness (study 3). In the same municipality samples, empirical data on the perceptions of local HEPA policies from elected officials and heads of departments from various sectors were collected (study 4). The analysis of this data contributed to the identification of barriers and facilitators of local HEPA policy development. Results from this study also suggest that ...

Policies are one of the key determinants which influence physical activity levels of the population and act structurally and sustainably within organizations, as well as environments where people live, work, move and play (Bauman et al., 2012, Golden et al, 2015). Effective Health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) policies need to be developed in systemic and intersectoral ways while being embedded into local ecosystems (De Leeuw et al., 2014, WHO, 2018, Rutter et al., 2020). However, most literature reports lack of solid evidence on the development of HEPA policies to inform and support local policymakers (Bull, 2018). Regarding the state of the literature, this thesis aims to contribute to knowledge on the development of local HEPA policies. Thus, this thesis hypothesis that there are some factors and process which influence and shape the development of HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory (i.e. Alpes-Maritimes and le Var). From this perspective, this thesis provided an overview of the emerging literature on the topic beginning with a scoping review (study 1). The first study also revealed that, currently, no standardized method to study local HEPA policies at the local level exists. Thus, a local HEPA framework analysis (i.e., CAPLA-Santé) was developed (study 2) to collect and study empirical data from 10 mid-sized municipalities in the French Riviera. The use of CAPLA-Santé with these municipalities provided an overview of the development of local HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory. Analysis of these policies made it possible to identify barriers, facilitators and opportunities to enhance their development and their effectiveness (study 3). In the same municipality samples, empirical data on the perceptions of local HEPA policies from elected officials and heads of departments from various sectors were collected (study 4). The analysis of this data contributed to the identification of barriers and facilitators of local HEPA policy development. Results from this study also suggest that ...

Policies are one of the key determinants which influence physical activity levels of the population and act structurally and sustainably within organizations, as well as environments where people live, work, move and play (Bauman et al., 2012, Golden et al, 2015). Effective Health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) policies need to be developed in systemic and intersectoral ways while being embedded into local ecosystems (De Leeuw et al., 2014, WHO, 2018, Rutter et al., 2020). However, most literature reports lack of solid evidence on the development of HEPA policies to inform and support local policymakers (Bull, 2018). Regarding the state of the literature, this thesis aims to contribute to knowledge on the development of local HEPA policies. Thus, this thesis hypothesis that there are some factors and process which influence and shape the development of HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory (i.e. Alpes-Maritimes and le Var). From this perspective, this thesis provided an overview of the emerging literature on the topic beginning with a scoping review (study 1). The first study also revealed that, currently, no standardized method to study local HEPA policies at the local level exists. Thus, a local HEPA framework analysis (i.e., CAPLA-Santé) was developed (study 2) to collect and study empirical data from 10 mid-sized municipalities in the French Riviera. The use of CAPLA-Santé with these municipalities provided an overview of the development of local HEPA policies in the French Riviera territory. Analysis of these policies made it possible to identify barriers, facilitators and opportunities to enhance their development and their effectiveness (study 3). In the same municipality samples, empirical data on the perceptions of local HEPA policies from elected officials and heads of departments from various sectors were collected (study 4). The analysis of this data contributed to the identification of barriers and facilitators of local HEPA policy development. Results from this study also suggest that ...