The GAPA mission is to reduce alcohol-related harm worldwide by promoting science-based policies independent of commercial interests.
The Objectives of GAPA:
Provide a forum for alcohol policy advocates and researchers, policy makers and regulators through meetings, information sharing, publications, and electronic communications; with the purpose to disseminate information internationally on effective alcohol policies and policy advocacy;
Bring to the attention of national, regional and international governmental and non-governmental agencies and communities the social, economic, and health consequences of alcohol consumption and related harm; with the purpose to advocate for international, regional and national governmental and non-governmental responses to reduce alcohol related harm worldwide;
Co-operate with national, regional and global organizations and communities to alleviate alcohol-related problems;
Monitor and promote research on the impact of international trade and investment agreements on alcohol-related harm;
Monitor the activities of the commercial interests promoting sale of alcohol products;
Place priority on research and advocacy regarding the inequitable effects of alcohol;
Ensure that GAPA’s alliances and collaborating networks have the technology and support capacity to participate in regional and global networks for communication and action.
Work to extend and strengthen our network based on two objectives:
To be a strong voice for alcohol policy globally.
To be a more effective advocacy network in specific global, regional and national issues.
