[asia-apec 666] Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries

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>Initial Announcement & Invitation
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>PAMALAKAYA and NACFAR invite you to attend and join other fisherfolk
>organizations in a workshop on the impact of globalization on fisheries and
>the initiatives being taken by organized fisherfolk against IMF-WB-WTO
imposed trade and investments liberalization and privatization.
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>Asia-Pacific Peoples' Assembly (APPA)
>November 10-15
>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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>Forum on Land, Food Security and Agriculture
>November 11-12
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>Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries:
>"Fisherfolk Says No to Monopoly Capital's Thirst for Profit"
>November 11
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>	The Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries is part of the Forum on Land,
Food Security and Agriculture of the Asia-Pacific Peoples' Assembly (APPA)
which is being held parallel to the 1998 APEC Leaders Summit. It is being
organized by PAMALAKAYA (National Federation of Fisherfolk Organizations in
the Philippines) and NACFAR (Nationwide Coalition of the Fisherfolk for
Aquatic Reform - Phil).
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>	The theme for the workshop is "Fisherfolk Says No to Monopoly Capital's
>Thirst for Profit." Representatives of fisherfolk organizations in
>APEC-member and other countries/economies are expected to participate.
They will collectively discuss their situation especially about the problems
>confronting the fisherfolk and affecting aquatic resources and the marine
environment as a result of globalization. They will share viable options
for the fisherfolk to work and struggle for both at local and regional levels.
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>	Workshop participants will tackle the devastating effects of trade and
>investments liberalization on small fisherfolk and food producers in
>fisheries. They will discuss the ill effects on the fisherfolk, the people
and the environment of commercial aquaculture, extensive commercial
>fish-catch operations, conversion/privatization of coastal shores,
industrial pollution and use of chemicals.
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>	There will be 4-5 speakers who will cover the following topics:
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>-  economic and social impact of liberalization and privatization in
>fisheries;
>-  impact of globalization on aquatic resources and marine environment;
>-  fisherfolk initiatives and alternatives; and
>-  case studies i.e. commercial aquaculture, extensive commercial
>fish-catch operations, BIMP-EAGA programs in fisheries.
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>Objectives:
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>Rally strong opposition to corporate take-over of fishing grounds and hold
>multinational and domestic fishing monopolies liable for the rapid
>destruction of the marine environment and aquatic resources.
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>Come up with a united position against GATT/WTO and APEC impositions and
>programs in fisheries and take a solid stand against trade arrangements and
>other instruments of imperialist and state maneuverings.
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>Expand and strengthen fisherfolk participation in a broad movement against
>globalization's onslaught on food security and on nations' economies and
>peoples.
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>Programme:
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>November 10
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>Whole Day:	Registration to APPA
>Afternoon:	Registration to the Forum on Land, 
>		Food Security & Agriculture and its Workshop
>		on Globalization and Fisheries
>Early Evening:  APPA Opening Ceremony
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>November 11
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>0830-0930	Additional Registration
>0930-1015	Opening Addresses: Globalization and 
>		Its Impact on Land, Food Security &
>		Agriculture
>		by Dr. Vandana Shiva and Sarojeni Rengam
>		(PAN-AP)
>1015-1030	Tea Break
>1030-1115	On Trade Agreements
>		- WTO and Agriculture by Bhagirath Lal Das
>		(author of "An Introduction to the WTO
>		Agreements" and "The WTO Agreements:
>		Deficiencies, Imbalances and Required
>		Changes")
>		-  Impact of NAFTA on Agriculture and
>		Food Security by Ana de Ita (Ceccam, Mexico)
>1115-1300	Sharing from Grassroots Movements
>		- Chiapas, Mexico
>		- Philippines (KMP/AMIHAN)
>		- Thailand (Forum of the Poor)
>		- South Korea (Wheat Revival Movement)
>		- Malaysia
>1300-1400	Lunch
>1400		Start of simultaneous workshops
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>		Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries
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>1400-1430	Workshop Introduction
>1430-1630	Presentations:
>		- Liberalization & Privatization in
>		  Fisheries: Impact, Fisherfolk Resistance
>		  and Alternatives (PAMALAKAYA)
>		- Impact of Globalization on Marine
>		  Environment and Aquatic Resources
>		  (India)
>		- Case Studies:
>		  * commercial aquaculture (Thailand or
>		    Bangladesh)
>		  * extensive commercial fishing (Chile 
>		    or Canada)
>		  * BIMP-EAGA (Indonesia or NACFAR) 
>1630-1700	Tea Break
>1700-1900	Open Forum: Further discussion of issues
>			     and sharing of struggles and
>			     alternatives 
>1900-2000	Dinner
>2000-2200	Open Forum: Resolutions and 
>			     Statement of Unity
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>November 12	Closing Plenary of Forum on Land,
>		Food Security and Agriculture
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>0900-1040	Workshop Reports
>1040-1100	Tea Break
>1100-1300	Development of Shared Analysis
>1300-1400	Lunch
>1400-1600	Continuation of Development of Shared
>		Analysis and Adoption of Final Statement
>1600-1800	Common Action (to be announced)
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>Nov. 13-14	APPA Plenary
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>November 15	APPA Closing Ceremony and Final Activity
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>Preliminary Registration Form for
>Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries
>"Fisherfolk Says No to Monopoly Capital's
>Thirst for Profit"
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>Full Name: 
>Mr ____  Ms ______ 
>Organization:
>Mailing Address:
>Telephone:
>Fax:
>E-mail:
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>Neither Pamalakaya nor Nacfar is in a position to subsidize  expenses of
>participants, however those who really need financial assistance can
>indicate so below and we will see if we can help get sponsors.
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>Kind of financial assistance needed: (airfare, food and accomodations,
>registration fee, etc.)
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>The registration fee for APPA is US$50 which entitles you to attend all
>APPA events and activities. Cost of food and accomodation is
>approximately US$25-35 per person per day. 
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>Please list down other organizations and individuals whom you think should
>be sent APPA registration and information materials. Please specify their
>mailing and/or e-mail addresses.
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>Please send the filled out form to:
>	PAMALAKAYA
>	18 Mabuhay Street
>	Central District, Quezon City
>	Philippines
>	Tel/Fax (632) 434 3836; 434 6680
>	E-mail: <pampil at skyinet.net> cc <panap at panap.po.my>
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