UNODC Introduction. The UNGASS provides a unique opportunity to assess what work and what doesn’t when addressing the drug problem, including in the area of alternative development. Member states clearly view alternative development as a vital pillar of any strategy. One major challenge is that starting in 2009, official development assistance for alternative development has decreased, …
League of Arab States
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by the League of Arab States
Mr Chairman, despite all the efforts exerted internationally, the production of drugs continues to grow, as does the demand and trafficking of these substances. This is a source of deep concern. International and regional agreements have confirmed the negative impacts of drugs on all facets of life. The conventions have confirmed also that no country …
CND Intersessional – 23 February 2015 (Afternoon session)
Afternoon Session: WHO Brussels: (Video link presentation) The 36th Expert Committee took place in June. At the moment 36 substances are to be reviewed, 23 psychotropic substances and 3 therapeutic. UK asks mephredone to be scheduled 2 under the 1971 convention. China critical review of ketamine although WHO didn’t recommend any scheduling for ketamine. Director …