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?