Alcohol And Emerging Markets: Patterns, Problems, And Responses

The International Center for Alcohol Policies has gathered a number of scientific experts from renowned scientific institutions worldwide to study the drinking practices and alcohol abuse in developing countries. Divided into two parts, Alcohol and Emerging Markets begins with a series of case studies that assess alcohol issues in four regions - Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa - and four countries - China, India, Mexico, and Russia. Issues such as past and current public policy developments, prevention programs, and treatment of alcohol related disorders are addressed as well as the health consequences of alcohol use and abuse. In the second part, the contributors consider the issues relevant to the entire geographical region covered by the book. The book also includes a chapter that examines the role of the industry in emerging markets and suggests a set of guidelines that address alcohol misuse issues. The contributors describe present conditions intheir area and provide different ways to avoid or reduce reckless drinking. This book focuses on the best available information from other parts of the world in order to highlight the importance of developing policies that are based on reality rather than ideology. Alcohol and Emerging Markets is intended for all those with an interest in alcohol and the developing world including academics, politicians, civil servants and those working within the beverage alcohol and hospitality industry.

Marcus Grant is president of the International Center for Alcohol Policies, a not-for-profit international organization