I've written a couple of articles on this topic, one published earlier this
year in the Canadian Journal of Public Health, another scheduled for
September this year in Health Promotion International.  The CPHA has also
passed a resolution on this issue, and corresponded with Canadian
politicians on the matter (particularly the MAI).  There are, of course,
several books on the MAI that have come out recently, including
"Dismantling Democracy" published by the CCPA and Lorimer books.

Please let me know if you'd like more information on the CPHA's position on
the MAI.  E-mail me directly on this:  [log in to unmask]

At 01:32 PM 6/30/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Dear Colleagues,
>
>I am in the process of investigating the effects of globalization and
>current economic developments on health promotion. I just came back from
>the World Conference of the International Union for Health Promotion and
>Education (IUHPE) in Puerto Rico where Lavada Pindar, the former Director
>General of the Health Promotion Directorate Canada, spoke on the issue in a
>keynote address. She talked about the resistance against the MAI
>(Multilateral Agreement on Investment) in Canada and the  need for more
>effective advocacy.
>
>I am interested in examing this issue from a global perspective, not just
>North American. What are the social/economic/political consequences of
>globalization with regard to health promotion? Negative and positive. What
>is the experience in your country? How can we as health promoters take
>advantage of the developments (e.g. information access, networking) and how
>can we work together to counter the negative effects? I would appreciate
>any useful references or ideas how to most efficiently delve into this
>issue. Or also any insight and personal views.
>
>Thank you very much.
>
>WOLF KIRSTEN
>International Program Manager
>National Center for Health Fitness
>Nebraska Hall - LL
>American University
>4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
>Washington D.C.  20016-8037
>Tel: 202-885-6218 Fax: 202-885-1346
>e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>
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