[asia-apec 671] Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries

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Announcement & Invitation

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.

Asia-Pacific Peoples' Assembly (APPA)
November 10-15
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Forum on Land, Food Security and Agriculture
November 11-12

Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries:
"Fisherfolk Say No to Monopoly Capital's Thirst for Profit"
November 11

	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).

	The theme for the workshop is "Fisherfolk Say 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.

	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 areas,
industrial pollution and use of chemicals.

	There will be 4-5 speakers who will cover the following topics:

-  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.

Objectives:

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.

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.

Expand and strengthen fisherfolk participation in a broad movement against
globalization's onslaught on food security and on nations' economies and
peoples.

Programme:

November 10

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

November 11

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
	
		Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries

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

November 12	Closing Plenary of Forum on Land,
		Food Security and Agriculture

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)

Nov. 13-14	APPA Plenary

November 15	APPA Closing Ceremony and Final Activity

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Preliminary Registration Form for
Workshop on Globalization and Fisheries
"Fisherfolk Say No to Monopoly Capital's
Thirst for Profit"

Full Name: 
Mr ____  Ms ______ 
Organization:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:

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.

Kind of financial assistance needed: (airfare, food and accomodations,
registration fee, etc.)


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. 

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.

Please send the accomplished 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>