GAPA web site

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance (GAPA) web site, at www.globalgapa.org. GAPA was established to reduce alcohol-related harm worldwide by promoting science-based policies independent of commercial interests. GAPA's web presence will be an important asset to worldwide prevention efforts

Our web team has created a site that is accessible, yet highly functional. Information is readily available and pages are optimized for quick navigation.

Though still under construction, several features of the site are already available to visitors. For example, the events page has a link for you to notify GAPA of upcoming events relevant to our mission. Also, an electronic edition of The Globe, the official journal of the Alliance, is available through the web site; please see the first issue of the GAPA series, "WHO Challenges the Drinks Industry."

The site will continue to grow, to better serve the international prevention community. Our web team is working on ways to improve the current site, including web-based discussion groups to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas concerning prevention and alcohol-related harm. The site will also provide current news in global prevention, research updates, industry information, and country reports-in English and the national language-in the very near future.

We encourage you to visit our site, and to register as an affiliate. By registering, you sign up for our e-mail newsletter, online discussion groups, and access to affiliates-only information. If you have questions or comments, please contact gapa@ias.org.uk