The role of technical & financial cooperation to advance nursing profession in the area of demand reduction in Latin America: challenges and perspectives

Authors

  • Maria da Gloria Miotto Wright Organization of American States; Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission
  • Anna McG Chisman Organization of American States; Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission
  • Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes Universidad de São Paulo; Escuela de Enfermería de Ribeirão Preto
  • Margarita Antonia Villar Luis Universidad de São Paulo; Escuela de Enfermería de Ribeirão Preto
  • Emilia Campos de Carvalho Universidad de São Paulo; Escuela de Enfermería de Ribeirão Preto
  • Marli Villela Mamede Universidad de São Paulo; Escuela de Enfermería de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000700002

Keywords:

technical & financial cooperation, research capacity-building programs, nurses, Latin America

Abstract

New framework of Technical & Financial Cooperation (TFC) has been used to develop a partnership between an international organization and universities in Latin America to advance the contribution of nursing profession in the area of demand reduction. TFC purpose is to support development on specific issues or areas that needs to produce impact within the society as a whole. The "Regional Research Capacity-Building Program" for nurses to study the drug phenomenon in Latin America represents an example of new framework of TFC to enhance nurses to use science and technology in areas of health promotion, prevention of drug use and abuse, and social integration in Latin America. TFC has becomes a powerful instrument to advance nursing professional in the area of demand reduction.

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Published

2004-04-01

Issue

Vol. 12 (2004): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The role of technical & financial cooperation to advance nursing profession in the area of demand reduction in Latin America: challenges and perspectives. (2004). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 12(spe), 301-306. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000700002