Public Education in Rational Drug Use: A Global Survey - EDM Research Series No. 024
(1997; 106 pages) [Spanish] View the PDF document
Table of Contents
View the documentAcknowledgements
View the documentExecutive summary
Open this folder and view contents1. Introduction
Open this folder and view contents2. Background to the Survey
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View the document6.1 Funding
View the document6.2 Advocacy
View the document6.3 Training and tools
View the document6.4 Coalitions/partnerships
View the document6.5 Lack of reporting/evaluation/publication
View the document6.6 Organized opposition
View the document6.7 Need for supportive infrastructure
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6.6 Organized opposition

Organized opposition to activities - whether by professional or commercial interests - was cited by some respondents as a major constraint. This may be very difficult to counteract although open dialogue with some groups can contribute to a more neutral approach. Such opposition can be subtle and not conducted through public debate. Support from international agencies and from international and national networks can be vital in providing a counterweight to organized opposition. Support from the media has proven to be highly effective in a number of national RUD consumer campaigns. However, media support in some countries may be difficult to obtain in an area of considerable political and commercial sensitivity. Reported experience from other countries can be useful in helping to diffuse or partially neutralize organized opposition - the more mainstream, recognized and reported public education activities become the easier they will be to promote and defend.

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