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HIA in the Americas Workshop, March 25-26, 2010
In September of 2008, HIA practitioners gathered for the first HIA in the Americas workshop with the objective of discussing regional issues related to the practice of HIA, and developing an action plan to strategically elevate awareness and use of Health Impact Assessment in the Americas. The upcoming 2010 meeting will provide an opportunity for the growing number of HIA practitioners to convene and discuss the evolution/ progress of HIA, and strategies to further the development and practice of HIA in the Americas.
Specific topics of interest for the 2010 meeting include:
- 2009 HIA Standards, use and applications
- Integration of HIA and other regulatory processes
- Regional HIA networks and opportunities for collaboration
- Issues related to evidence and analytic methods in HIA
- Concerns and opportunities related to the growth and demand for HIA
- Expanding knowledge and sharing experience in the HIA community
- Capacity for practitioners and stakeholders
The HIA in the Americas Workshop is being convened by Habitat Health Impact Consulting, Human Impact Partners, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Pew Charitable Trusts and The California Endowment. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee, please email us (jlucky at humanimpact.org).
Where and When
March 25 and 26, 2010. Location: The California Endowment, 1111 Broadway, 7th Floor, Oakland California.
Registration and More Information
More information will be posted as it becomes available, including a schedule and a request for presentations. Registration fees have not yet been set, but we will keep them as low as possible (the fees for the previous workshop were $130 and included food).
If you send us your contact information, we will keep you posted on new information and ensure you have a timely opportunity to register and participate. Please send an email to Jennifer Lucky (jlucky at humanimpact.org) and include your name, contact information (including telephone and email), organization, and a bit about your current involvement with HIA.