synergic forces of the mechanisms of the central american integration system to attain the health...
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Synergic Forces of the Mechanisms of the Central
American Integration System to attain the Health MDGs
Panamá TeamMarta Pérez
Lorenzo BarrazaIsaías Montilla
23 June 2011
Leaders in International Health Program 2011
1951 – The San Salvador Charter
1956. Health Sector Meeting of Central America and the Dominican Republic (RESSCAD)
Background
13 December 1991. System of Integration for Central America is founded (SICA)
1995. Secretariat of Central American Social Integration (SISCA)
1995. The Council of Ministers of Health of Central America (COMISCA)
Background
2002. Agreement on the admission of The Republic of China (Taiwan), as extra-regional observer
2005. Free Trade Treaty between Dominican Republic, Central America and The United States (TLC DR-CAFTA)
2004. Beginning of negotiation process to establish a Treaty of Association between Central America and the European Union; they have created a new panorama for political, diplomatic and economic relations.
Scenario of international insertion with little social progress: greater integration does not guarantee greater human
development.
Development Model
Geopolitical Interests
Capacities and Needs for Cooperation
Integration ProcessInstitutions formally established
Regional Tools
•Solidarity Principle: collaboration among countries...•Equity in Health Principle: eliminate and avoid all inequalities in health…•Recognize HIV/aids as a health threat … the TBC as a reemerging threat. •Health indicators: traditions vary among countries in a disproportionate way, as well as internally within regions.
International Cooperation:Impact of International Relations
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International Cooperation:Impact of International Relations
Do both of them facilitate the approach given to the country project topic?