www.worldalcohol.net Newswww.worldalcohol.net Newshttp://www.worldalcohol.net/CustomPublish.com - Web publishing made easyWed, 02 May 2012 14:36:21 +0200 A new and promising research program on structural drivers of the HIV/AIDS epidemic has now been started under the title STRIVE. The program is highly relevant for alcohol and development discussions, as excessive drinking is one of the four drivers to be examined. Wed, 02 May 2012 14:36:21 +0200 http://www.worldalcohol.net/strive-research-on-structural-drivers-behind-the-spread-of-hivaids.5049835.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/strive-research-on-structural-drivers-behind-the-spread-of-hivaids.5049835.html A collaboration process for Malawian NGOs, which was triggered by advocacy efforts by the alcohol in industry in 2007, has now led to the formation of a national NGO alliance, MAPA, to work for evidence-based alcohol policies. Wed, 02 May 2012 13:47:26 +0200 http://www.worldalcohol.net/the-malawi-alcohol-policy-alliance-established.5049738.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/the-malawi-alcohol-policy-alliance-established.5049738.html A new evidence overview points at excessive alcohol consumption as one the key drivers behind intimate partner violence. The report is written by senior lecturer Lori Heise at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Wed, 02 May 2012 12:33:45 +0200 http://www.worldalcohol.net/new-report-on-intimate-partner-violence-and-alcohol-use.5049687.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/new-report-on-intimate-partner-violence-and-alcohol-use.5049687.html The Government of Zambia has with immediate effect banned the manufacturing and sale of strong liquor sachets commonly known as tujilijili. This was announced by Minister Luo (picture)at a press briefing in Lusaka on Sunday 15 April, reports The Times of Zambia. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:52:00 +0200 http://www.worldalcohol.net/liqour-sachets-banned-in-zambia.5043749.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/liqour-sachets-banned-in-zambia.5043749.html The Global Alcohol Policy Alliance has called for civil society and Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) to ask that reduced alcohol consumption be reinstated among the global priority targets for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCD). A consultation is open until 19 Arpil. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:20:59 +0200 http://www.worldalcohol.net/alcohol-and-ncds-need-for-response-to-who-consultation.5023178.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/alcohol-and-ncds-need-for-response-to-who-consultation.5023178.html A historic moment! A significant success! Great words were used at the closing of the Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Bangkok 15 February, - and for good reasons. The conference had everything in terms of technical contents, commitment from participants as well as excellent conference facilities and local staff. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:07:10 +0100 http://www.worldalcohol.net/we-have-enough-evidence-to-act-now.5023128.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/we-have-enough-evidence-to-act-now.5023128.html An article in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization raises concerns regarding conflict of interest in a partnership where SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer by sales volume, receive funding from the Global Fund for a HIV/AIDS prevention project in drinking establishements in South Africa. "No conflict of interest" replies the Global Fund. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:48:43 +0100 http://www.worldalcohol.net/who-bulletin-on-global-fund-conflict-of-interest.4977506.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/who-bulletin-on-global-fund-conflict-of-interest.4977506.html The 2011 edition of the Human Development Report has now been publised by UNDP. Click here to access the report and all related documentation. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:55 +0100 http://www.worldalcohol.net/human-development-report-2011.4999354.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/human-development-report-2011.4999354.html - We are committed to using evidence-based strategies to reduce the harm caused by alcohol use and abuse. South African Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:37:15 +0100 http://www.worldalcohol.net/we-have-to-be-robust-in-reducing-harm-caused-by-alcoholquot.4999328.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/we-have-to-be-robust-in-reducing-harm-caused-by-alcoholquot.4999328.html Alcohol producers are using questionable tactics to market their beer and liqour brands in the developing world. This is one of the conclusions in a study covering selected advertisements from seven countries. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:00:41 +0100 http://www.worldalcohol.net/questionable-tactics-in-marketing.4994875.html http://www.worldalcohol.net/questionable-tactics-in-marketing.4994875.html